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Birch School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
2400 Central Pkwy, Merrick, NY 11566 · (516) 992-7250 · Part of Merrick Union Free School District
Students
588
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
6%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Birch School
- Math proficiency 21 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10.9% since 2020
- Next stop for Merrick kids: 2 schools
On the path
Where Merrick kids come from and go next.
PK–6Birch SchoolYou are here
7–102 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency77%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 62.6%
Location
Directions ↗
2400 Central Pkwy, Merrick
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K44
Kindergarten70
Grade 168
Grade 278
Grade 358
Grade 483
Grade 589
Grade 698
Enrollment over time
530’20
538’21
582’22
594’23
588’24
Up 10.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 79%Hispanic 10%Asian 7%Black 2%Two or more races 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.