Birch School vs Merrick Avenue Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 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
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Merrick · Public other · Grades 7–10
848 students
| Measure | Birch School Merrick, New York | Merrick Avenue Middle School Merrick, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #55 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #367 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–10 |
| Students | 588 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Merrick | Merrick |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrick Avenue Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Birch School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Birch School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 13%).
- •Birch School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.3).
- •Merrick Avenue Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 588.
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 Merrick Avenue Middle 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 School and Merrick Avenue Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Merrick and Merrick in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch School: 588. Merrick Avenue Middle School: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch School and Merrick Avenue Middle School rank in New York?
Birch School is 55th of 2,536 and Merrick Avenue Middle School is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).