Birch Lane Elementary School vs Lockhart Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 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
Lockhart Elementary School
Massapequa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Birch Lane Elementary School Massapequa Park, New York | Lockhart Elementary School Massapequa, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #397 of 2,536 | #406 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5346 of 50,301 | #5559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.3% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Massapequa Park | Massapequa |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.3 vs 79.0).
- •Lockhart Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Birch Lane Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Birch Lane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 7.5%).
- •Birch Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.0).
- •Birch Lane Elementary School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 359.
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 Lockhart Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birch Lane Elementary School and Lockhart Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Massapequa Park and Massapequa in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lane Elementary School: 696. Lockhart Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lane Elementary School and Lockhart Elementary School rank in New York?
Birch Lane Elementary School is 397th of 2,536 and Lockhart Elementary School is 406th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).