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#1974 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 42% in state
Birchwood School
School · Clarkstown Central School District · West Nyack, NY
A Clarkstown Central School District school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
214 SICKLETOWN RD, West Nyack, NY 10994
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birchwood School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 16 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 75% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birchwood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,838
Median home value
$618,900
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
97.4%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10994; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,143 | Compare → |
| United Talmudical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,357 | Compare → |
| Mosdos Sanz Klausenburg of Monsey - Site 2Private · tuition | 4.9private | K–9 | 4.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Green Meadow Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 236 | 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.
Clarkstown Central School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $28,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birchwood School is listed in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birchwood School
Birchwood School is a public school in West Nyack, NY, part of Clarkstown Central School District, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,974 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birchwood School
What grades does Birchwood School serve?
Birchwood School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Birchwood School?
Birchwood School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birchwood School rank in NY?
Birchwood School ranks #1,974 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Birchwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birchwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Birchwood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birchwood School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Birchwood School a charter school?
No, Birchwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birchwood School a Title I school?
No, Birchwood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birchwood School?
42.9% of students at Birchwood 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (845) 639-6480
- Area population (ZIP 10994)
- 5,925
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 10994; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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