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#2864 of 4,742 schools in NY
Birch Lane Elementary School
Elementary School · Massapequa Union Free School District · Massapequa Park, NY
A Massapequa Union Free School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41 BIRCH LN, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birch Lane Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birch Lane Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$170,799
Median home value
$623,000
Median rent
$2,886/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
98.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose of Lima Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Unqua Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 489 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Massapequa Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $32,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birch Lane Elementary School is listed in MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birch Lane Elementary School
Birch Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Massapequa Park, NY, part of Massapequa Union Free School District, serving approximately 669 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,864 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch Lane Elementary School
What grades does Birch Lane Elementary School serve?
Birch Lane Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Birch Lane Elementary School?
Birch Lane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Lane Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birch Lane Elementary School rank in NY?
Birch Lane Elementary School ranks #2,864 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Birch Lane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch Lane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Birch Lane Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birch Lane Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Birch Lane Elementary School a charter school?
No, Birch Lane Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birch Lane Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Birch Lane Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birch Lane Elementary School?
5.1% of students at Birch Lane Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (516) 308-5101
- Area population (ZIP 11762)
- 22,447
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 11762; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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