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Birch Lane Elementary School

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Birch Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Massapequa Park, New York, serving 643 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Massapequa Union Free School District, which is ranked 223 out of 866 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Birch Lane Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently scoring higher than the state average on New York State Assessments in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in 2022-2023, 71.67% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 53.68%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.47%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 80-87% white students. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from a high of 217 out of 2,386 schools in 2016-2017 to 962 out of 2,439 schools in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Birch Lane Elementary School spends more per student ($18,694) and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11:1. This may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, though it would be interesting to investigate whether these factors directly correlate with student outcomes. When comparing Birch Lane to other schools in the district, Lockhart Elementary School has a similar racial makeup and also performs well on state assessments, while East Lake Elementary School has lower test scores in some areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 41 Birch Ln
       Massapequa Park, NY  11762-3900

(516) 308-5101

District: Massapequa Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
962nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,694 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.4% Help


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Compare Details Birch Lane Elementary School ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Birch Lane Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Massapequa Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Massapequa Union Free School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birch Lane Elementary School is 11. 3 elementary schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birch Lane Elementary School is $18,694. 3 elementary schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Birch Lane Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Birch Lane Elementary School 962nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Birch Lane Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Massapequa Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Massapequa Union Free School District 223rd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Birch Lane Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Birch Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.42 191st 2206 91.3%
2007 87.87 33rd 2219 98.5%
2008 86.14 63rd 2227 97.2%
2009 84.53 69th 2257 96.9%
2010 87.99 97th 2263 95.7%
2011 91.42 59th 2286 97.4%
2012 91.75 45th 2320 98.1%
2013 86.87 219th 2325 90.6%
2014 82.95 299th 2345 87.2%
2015 84.47 278th 2352 88.2%
2016 87.51 200th 2366 91.5%
2017 87.18 217th 2386 90.9%
2018 86.55 230th 2395 90.4%
2019 66.96 732nd 2413 69.7%
2021 74.73 487th 2201 77.9%
2022 72.64 594th 2434 75.6%
2023 58.48 962nd 2439 60.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Birch Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.11 553rd 2031 72.8%
2023 71.35 355th 2016 82.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Birch Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.47 367th 2045 82.1%
2019 66.89 516th 2032 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Birch Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.52 228th 2338 90.2%
2019 62.58 829th 2357 64.8%
2021 69.21 531st 1955 72.8%
2022 70.18 641st 2401 73.3%
2023 55.71 1004th 2403 58.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Birch Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.53 275th 2340 88.2%
2019 66.09 731st 2358 69.0%
2021 75.32 405th 1961 79.3%
2022 72.54 561st 2400 76.6%
2023 59.53 912th 2400 62.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Birch Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.61 190th 1503 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Birch Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.48 186th 1408 86.8%
2019 57.51 553rd 1338 58.7%
2021 64.05 447th 1224 63.5%
2022 59.00 556th 1399 60.3%
2023 44.39 784th 1337 41.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Birch Lane Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 866 0 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 895
1990 885 0 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1991 888 0 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1992 918 1 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1993 934 0 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 959
1994 933 1 18 13 1 n/a n/a 0 966
1995 907 1 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 928
1996 907 1 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 928
1997 841 1 14 4 2 n/a n/a 0 862
1998 856 1 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1999 874 0 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 900
2000 938 3 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 966
2001 987 2 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1012
2002 915 2 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 945
2003 915 2 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 945
2004 1021 0 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
2005 1004 3 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1038
2006 992 3 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2007 953 3 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 986
2008 910 1 13 22 0 n/a n/a 0 946
2009 852 1 17 23 0 n/a n/a 0 893
2010 830 2 15 24 0 n/a n/a 3 874
2011 815 2 20 23 0 0 0 0 860
2012 788 3 17 22 2 0 0 0 832
2013 762 2 14 21 3 0 0 0 802
2014 747 2 17 25 3 0 0 0 794
2015 738 2 19 22 3 0 1 0 785
2016 685 2 16 33 3 0 3 0 742
2017 660 1 13 43 3 0 7 0 727
2018 552 2 9 45 1 0 9 0 618
2019 534 3 9 48 0 0 14 0 608
2020 552 5 7 60 0 1 16 0 641
2021 538 5 7 67 0 1 18 0 636
2022 559 3 8 61 0 2 16 0 649
2023 556 3 6 58 0 2 18 0 643

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Birch Lane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 895 46.9 19.0 n/a
1990 920 48.9 18.8 n/a
1991 920 50.9 18.0 n/a
1992 953 46.9 20.3 n/a
1993 959 47.5 20.2 n/a
1994 966 47.5 20.3 1.9
1995 928 53.5 17.3 1.1
1996 928 53.5 17.3 1.1
1997 862 53.5 16.1 0.9
1998 876 53.5 16.4 1.4
1999 900 57.0 15.8 0.6
2000 966 55.5 17.4 1.2
2001 1012 57.5 17.6 1
2002 945 57.0 16.6 1.7
2003 945 57.0 16.6 1.7
2004 1037 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1038 63.5 16.3 1.2
2006 1019 62.0 16.4 1.7
2007 986 63.0 15.7 1.3
2008 946 62.9 15.0 1.8
2009 893 62.0 14.4 2.1
2010 874 65.5 13.3 3.4
2011 860 68.2 12.6 2.9
2012 832 64.5 12.8 3.2
2013 802 62.5 12.8 3.9
2014 794 58.6 13.5 2.9
2015 785 58.0 13.5 3.6
2016 742 56.0 13.2 4.6
2017 727 54.7 13.2 5.2
2018 618 47.2 13.0 4.9
2019 608 44.2 13.7 5.1
2020 641 56.4 11.3 5.3
2021 636 54.5 11.6 4.9
2022 649 53.1 12.2 3.4
2023 643 58.1 11.0 5.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Birch Lane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 895 46.9 19.0 n/a
1990 920 48.9 18.8 n/a
1991 920 50.9 18.0 n/a
1992 953 46.9 20.3 n/a
1993 959 47.5 20.2 n/a
1994 966 47.5 20.3 1.9
1995 928 53.5 17.3 1.1
1996 928 53.5 17.3 1.1
1997 862 53.5 16.1 0.9
1998 876 53.5 16.4 1.4
1999 900 57.0 15.8 0.6
2000 966 55.5 17.4 1.2
2001 1012 57.5 17.6 1
2002 945 57.0 16.6 1.7
2003 945 57.0 16.6 1.7
2004 1037 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1038 63.5 16.3 1.2
2006 1019 62.0 16.4 1.7
2007 986 63.0 15.7 1.3
2008 946 62.9 15.0 1.8
2009 893 62.0 14.4 2.1
2010 874 65.5 13.3 3.4
2011 860 68.2 12.6 2.9
2012 832 64.5 12.8 3.2
2013 802 62.5 12.8 3.9
2014 794 58.6 13.5 2.9
2015 785 58.0 13.5 3.6
2016 742 56.0 13.2 4.6
2017 727 54.7 13.2 5.2
2018 618 47.2 13.0 4.9
2019 608 44.2 13.7 5.1
2020 641 56.4 11.3 5.3
2021 636 54.5 11.6 4.9
2022 649 53.1 12.2 3.4
2023 643 58.1 11.0 5.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Birch Lane Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201498.2%1.3%0.4%98.4%98.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
201585.8%1.4%0.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%87.0%98.2%97.1%
201697.3%0.9%0.3%98.5%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.5%98.8%98.4%
201798.6%0.6%0.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.2%99.4%98.9%
201898.5%0.8%0.2%98.9%98.9%99.2%99.2%99.0%99.4%99.2%
201998.9%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.9%
202097.7%0.0%98.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.8%99.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Birch Lane Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $366 (3.1%) $11,284 (96.9%) $11,650
2020 $379 (2.1%) $17,275 (97.9%) $17,654
2021 $468 (2.5%) $18,030 (97.5%) $18,499
2022 $538 (3.0%) $17,585 (97.0%) $18,123
2023 $351 (1.9%) $18,343 (98.1%) $18,694

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Birch Lane Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 732nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 962nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Birch Lane Elementary School)6244.8
 17.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massapequa Union Free School District)6645.5
 20.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Birch Lane Elementary School)6171.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Massapequa Union Free School District)7367.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Birch Lane Elementary School)4541.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massapequa Union Free School District)6254.3
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Birch Lane Elementary School)6062.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (Massapequa Union Free School District)6773.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Birch Lane Elementary School)5636.5
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massapequa Union Free School District)5043.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Birch Lane Elementary School)6070.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Massapequa Union Free School District)6370.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students608643
 5.8%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic4858
 20.8%
Pacific Islander02
White534556
 4.1%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.1%5.4%
 0.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Birch Lane Elementary School.

Students at Birch Lane Elementary School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Birch Lane Elementary School ranks 962nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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