Serving 77 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Birchwood School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birchwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Birchwood School's student population of 77 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birchwood School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birchwood School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1952 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
60%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birchwood School's ranking?
Birchwood School is ranked #1952 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Birchwood School?
The graduation rate of Birchwood School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Birchwood School?
77 students attend Birchwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Birchwood School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchwood School?
Birchwood School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Birchwood School offer ?
Birchwood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birchwood School part of?
Birchwood School is part of Clarkstown Central School District.
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