Is Birchwood Intermediate School a good school?

Birchwood Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 21.0% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Birchwood Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 636 students attended Birchwood Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Birchwood Intermediate School?

Students at Birchwood Intermediate School are 55% Hispanic, 32% White, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Birchwood Intermediate School

Summary:

Birchwood Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the South Huntington Union Free School District in Melville, New York. With 633 students, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Birchwood Intermediate School faces significant challenges in improving its academic performance and supporting the needs of its diverse student population. The school consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.22% of 3rd graders, 26.88% of 4th graders, and 22.09% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%, respectively. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of several student subgroups, with particularly low rankings for Asian, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. In contrast, the school performs better, though still below state averages, for African American and White students.

Despite spending more per student ($20,771 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, Birchwood Intermediate School's academic outcomes have declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1,164 out of 2,352 New York elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 1,932 out of 2,445 in 2023-2024. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Maplewood Intermediate School in the same district, Birchwood Intermediate School consistently underperforms on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. These concerning trends suggest that the school may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to better serve its students and community.

Detail:

Public 3-5

121 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11746-1298

(631) 812-3200

District: South Huntington Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1932^nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,771

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 636

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.9%

White:

31.6%

African American:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Birchwood Intermediate School ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.9%), White (31.6%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birchwood Intermediate School is 10.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the South Huntington Union Free School District! (See more...)

Compare Birchwood Intermediate School employs 58.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birchwood Intermediate School is $20,771. 2 elementary schools in the South Huntington Union Free School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Birchwood Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Birchwood Intermediate School 1932^nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Birchwood Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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South Huntington Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Huntington Union Free School District 664^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Birchwood Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	71.44	676^th	2206	69.4%
2007	60.90	1053^rd	2219	52.5%
2008	54.32	1257^th	2227	43.6%
2009	46.25	1498^th	2257	33.6%
2010	49.84	1291^st	2263	43.0%
2011	50.93	1250^th	2286	45.3%
2012	53.21	1230^th	2320	47.0%
2013	62.11	803^rd	2325	65.5%
2014	54.61	1039^th	2345	55.7%
2015	49.61	1164^th	2352	50.5%
2016	39.26	1472^nd	2366	37.8%
2017	31.01	1693^rd	2386	29.0%
2018	32.35	1686^th	2395	29.6%
2019	26.45	1814^th	2413	24.8%
2021	26.47	1695^th	2201	23.0%
2022	28.44	1821^st	2434	25.2%
2023	27.22	1835^th	2439	24.8%
2024	24.24	1932^nd	2445	21.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	40.84	79^th	143	44.8%
2022	64.39	95^th	289	67.1%
2023	59.51	74^th	223	66.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.65	641^st	938	31.7%
2019	30.31	675^th	860	21.5%
2021	17.30	427^th	454	5.9%
2022	21.85	952^nd	1027	7.3%
2023	21.39	934^th	1001	6.7%
2024	29.10	862^nd	1066	19.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.70	1773^rd	1941	8.7%
2019	25.68	1557^th	1859	16.2%
2021	25.34	867^th	1044	17.0%
2022	39.93	1116^th	2031	45.1%
2023	29.96	1454^th	2016	27.9%
2024	31.93	1461^st	2110	30.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.08	1673^rd	2045	18.2%
2019	16.64	1876^th	2032	7.7%
2021	18.79	1516^th	1678	9.7%
2022	19.58	1884^th	2099	10.2%
2023	17.09	1858^th	2041	9.0%
2024	16.66	1916^th	2078	7.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.62	643^rd	730	11.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.89	1738^th	2338	25.7%
2019	22.48	1933^rd	2357	18.0%
2021	20.68	1652^nd	1955	15.5%
2022	27.79	1824^th	2401	24.0%
2023	28.88	1773^rd	2403	26.2%
2024	24.13	1924^th	2413	20.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.18	1586^th	2340	32.2%
2019	32.96	1622^nd	2358	31.2%
2021	31.43	1420^th	1961	27.6%
2022	30.54	1739^th	2400	27.5%
2023	27.06	1814^th	2400	24.4%
2024	26.49	1862^nd	2411	22.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	28.18	491^st	601	18.3%
2019	34.22	421^st	548	23.2%
2021	48.18	270^th	430	37.2%
2022	25.94	549^th	671	18.2%
2023	26.55	489^th	605	19.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	48.74	192^nd	427	55.0%
2022	36.15	592^nd	936	36.8%
2023	49.51	393^rd	857	54.1%
2024	41.96	516^th	927	44.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.09	1029^th	1392	26.1%
2019	21.06	1138^th	1315	13.5%
2021	19.67	735^th	818	10.1%
2022	19.96	1340^th	1503	10.8%
2023	17.44	1290^th	1429	9.7%
2024	19.74	1359^th	1531	11.2%

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Rank History for White students at Birchwood Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.59	880^th	1408	37.5%
2019	46.57	724^th	1338	45.9%
2021	53.51	599^th	1224	51.1%
2022	55.98	609^th	1399	56.5%
2023	57.90	567^th	1337	57.6%
2024	44.21	792^nd	1392	43.1%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

This is by far the best school in the district. The principal, vice principal and teachers far exceed expectations. The school is like one big family. Teaching is done in a very positive atmosphere. The kids love going to school!I wish it could be K-12! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Birchwood Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	456	50	9	40	0	n/a	n/a	555
1990	457	59	12	35	0	n/a	n/a	563
1991	469	63	10	54	0	n/a	n/a	596
1992	483	68	7	50	0	n/a	n/a	608
1993	545	79	32	52	0	n/a	n/a	708
1994	491	81	26	52	0	n/a	n/a	650
1995	499	95	25	59	3	n/a	n/a	681
1996	499	95	25	59	3	n/a	n/a	681
1997	507	100	20	42	2	n/a	n/a	671
1998	527	110	14	50	1	n/a	n/a	702
1999	572	84	11	50	0	n/a	n/a	717
2000	519	80	8	72	0	n/a	n/a	679
2001	542	71	11	96	0	n/a	n/a	720
2002	487	85	37	122	0	n/a	n/a	731
2003	487	85	37	122	0	n/a	n/a	731
2004	477	94	28	111	1	n/a	n/a	711
2005	461	77	17	127	1	n/a	n/a	683
2006	426	71	21	129	0	n/a	n/a	647
2007	382	59	31	158	1	n/a	n/a	631
2008	398	63	34	193	0	n/a	n/a	688
2009	387	66	40	214	1	n/a	n/a	708
2010	402	67	43	222	1	n/a	n/a	735
2011	390	61	38	211	1	0	0	701
2012	367	55	32	219	0	0	2	675
2013	362	50	29	227	0	0	10	678
2014	335	46	36	246	1	0	11	675
2015	315	47	37	274	1	0	10	684
2016	284	46	45	300	2	0	10	687
2017	273	40	42	350	1	0	14	720
2018	244	31	43	328	1	0	18	665
2019	212	26	33	333	0	2	19	625
2020	200	31	29	351	1	3	20	635
2021	187	30	32	325	0	2	23	599
2022	198	31	30	329	0	0	24	612
2023	204	31	33	337	1	1	26	633
2024	201	35	30	349	0	1	20	636

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 Birchwood Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	555	38.8	14.3	n/a
1990	563	37.9	14.8	n/a
1991	596	39.9	14.9	n/a
1992	608	38.9	15.6	n/a
1993	708	43.0	16.5	n/a
1994	650	38.0	17.1	20.2
1995	681	45.0	15.1	19.4
1996	681	45.0	15.1	19.4
1997	671	42.0	16.0	19.5
1998	702	43.0	16.3	20.5
1999	717	46.0	15.6	21.3
2000	679	48.0	14.1	27.2
2001	720	49.0	14.7	26.7
2002	731	48.0	15.2	26.4
2003	731	48.0	15.2	26.4
2004	711	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	683	46.1	14.8	30.6
2006	647	49.0	13.2	31.5
2007	631	50.1	12.6	34.4
2008	688	53.1	13.0	37.2
2009	708	54.0	13.1	36.4
2010	735	50.9	14.4	36.7
2011	701	53.7	13.0	38.8
2012	675	52.9	12.7	40.3
2013	678	50.4	13.4	41.4
2014	675	48.4	13.9	n/a
2015	684	55.0	12.4	43.1
2016	687	56.0	12.2	49.3
2017	720	59.8	12.0	55.3
2018	665	55.9	11.8	55.2
2019	625	52.9	11.7	56.8
2020	635	61.0	10.4	58
2021	599	54.0	11.0	59.8
2022	612	57.8	10.5	47.9
2023	633	58.9	10.7	58.8
2024	636	58.5	10.8	50.9

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 Birchwood Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	555	38.8	14.3	n/a
1990	563	37.9	14.8	n/a
1991	596	39.9	14.9	n/a
1992	608	38.9	15.6	n/a
1993	708	43.0	16.5	n/a
1994	650	38.0	17.1	20.2
1995	681	45.0	15.1	19.4
1996	681	45.0	15.1	19.4
1997	671	42.0	16.0	19.5
1998	702	43.0	16.3	20.5
1999	717	46.0	15.6	21.3
2000	679	48.0	14.1	27.2
2001	720	49.0	14.7	26.7
2002	731	48.0	15.2	26.4
2003	731	48.0	15.2	26.4
2004	711	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	683	46.1	14.8	30.6
2006	647	49.0	13.2	31.5
2007	631	50.1	12.6	34.4
2008	688	53.1	13.0	37.2
2009	708	54.0	13.1	36.4
2010	735	50.9	14.4	36.7
2011	701	53.7	13.0	38.8
2012	675	52.9	12.7	40.3
2013	678	50.4	13.4	41.4
2014	675	48.4	13.9	n/a
2015	684	55.0	12.4	43.1
2016	687	56.0	12.2	49.3
2017	720	59.8	12.0	55.3
2018	665	55.9	11.8	55.2
2019	625	52.9	11.7	56.8
2020	635	61.0	10.4	58
2021	599	54.0	11.0	59.8
2022	612	57.8	10.5	47.9
2023	633	58.9	10.7	58.8
2024	636	58.5	10.8	50.9

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.

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