Birch School vs Columbus Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch School
Merrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
588 students
Columbus Avenue School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
175 students
| Measure | Birch School Merrick, New York | Columbus Avenue School Freeport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 2,536 | #1087 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #367 of 50,301 | #19349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 588 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Merrick | Freeport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 58.3).
- •Birch School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 62.3%).
- •Columbus Avenue School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.7).
- •Birch School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 175.
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 School better than Columbus Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Birch School ranks higher (92.3 vs 58.3 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 School and Columbus Avenue School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Merrick and Freeport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch School: 588. Columbus Avenue School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch School and Columbus Avenue School rank in New York?
Birch School is 55th of 2,536 and Columbus Avenue School is 1087th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).