Birch School vs Norman J Levy Lakeside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 888 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch School
Merrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
588 students
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
Merrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
644 students
| Measure | Birch School Merrick, New York | Norman J Levy Lakeside School Merrick, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #55 of 2,536 | #79 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #367 of 50,301 | #566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 588 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Merrick | Merrick |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 91.1).
- •Norman J Levy Lakeside School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Birch School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Birch School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 6.4%).
- •Birch School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.9).
- •Norman J Levy Lakeside School is the larger school with 644 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 Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
On the Success Index (US), Birch School ranks higher (92.3 vs 91.1 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 Norman J Levy Lakeside School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Merrick and Merrick in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch School: 588. Norman J Levy Lakeside School: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch School and Norman J Levy Lakeside School rank in New York?
Birch School is 55th of 2,536 and Norman J Levy Lakeside School is 79th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).