Birch School vs New Visions Elementary 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
New Visions Elementary School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades K–4
433 students
| Measure | Birch School Merrick, New York | New Visions Elementary School Freeport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 2,536 | #652 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #367 of 50,301 | #10463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 588 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Merrick | Freeport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 71.2).
- •Birch School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Birch School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Birch School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 69.7%).
- •New Visions Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.7).
- •Birch School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 433.
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 New Visions Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Birch School ranks higher (92.3 vs 71.2 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 New Visions Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Merrick and Freeport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch School: 588. New Visions Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch School and New Visions Elementary School rank in New York?
Birch School is 55th of 2,536 and New Visions Elementary School is 652nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).