Birch Lane Elementary School vs Fairfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Lane Elementary School
Massapequa Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Fairfield Elementary School
Massapequa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Birch Lane Elementary School Massapequa Park, New York | Fairfield Elementary School Massapequa, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #397 of 2,536 | #113 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5346 of 50,301 | #841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.3% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Massapequa Park | Massapequa |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 79.3).
- •Fairfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Fairfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Birch Lane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 9.2%).
- •Birch Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.9).
- •Birch Lane Elementary School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 513.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birch Lane Elementary School better than Fairfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Elementary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 79.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birch Lane Elementary School and Fairfield Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Massapequa Park and Massapequa in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lane Elementary School: 696. Fairfield Elementary School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lane Elementary School and Fairfield Elementary School rank in New York?
Birch Lane Elementary School is 397th of 2,536 and Fairfield Elementary School is 113th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).