BIRCH SCHOOL
Regular School · MERRICK, NY
BIRCH SCHOOL is a regular school school in MERRICK, New York, serving grades PK–06 with 588 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 79% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 58 | 10% |
| Asian | 40 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 588 | 310M / 278F |
English Language Learners: 12 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 75-79% | 55.2% | 188 |
| Science Proficiency | >=95% | — | 65 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 588 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2400 CENTRAL PKWY
MERRICK, NY 11566
Phone: (516)992-7250
http://www.merrick.k12.ny.usDistrict
MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTPer-pupil expenditure: $33,539
District enrollment: 1,663
Other Schools in District
- CHATTERTON SCHOOL Elementary
- NORMAN J LEVY LAKESIDE SCHOOL Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11566) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
361911001727
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD