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#683 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
Birchland Park
Middle School · East Longmeadow · East Longmeadow, MA
An East Longmeadow middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 Hanward Hill, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
- Math 48% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birchland Park score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Birchland Park sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Longmeadow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,997
Median home value
$344,100
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiley AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Kiley PrepEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Curtis Blake Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 2.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Longmeadow
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birchland Park is listed in East Longmeadow; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birchland Park
Birchland Park is a public middle school in East Longmeadow, MA, part of East Longmeadow, serving approximately 614 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #683 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birchland Park
What grades does Birchland Park serve?
Birchland Park serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Birchland Park?
Birchland Park has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchland Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchland Park is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birchland Park rank in MA?
Birchland Park ranks #683 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Birchland Park's MySchoolScout rating?
Birchland Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Birchland Park?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birchland Park has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Birchland Park a charter school?
No, Birchland Park is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birchland Park a Title I school?
No, Birchland Park is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (413) 525-5480
- Area population (ZIP 01028)
- 16,283
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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