Birchwood Elementary School vs Iroquois Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
Iroquois Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 5–8
614 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Iroquois Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,536 | #66 of 785 |
| National rank | #1963 of 50,301 | #599 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 376 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.1 vs 86.4).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Iroquois Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 18.9%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •Iroquois Middle School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 376.
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 Birchwood Elementary School better than Iroquois 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Iroquois Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 376. Iroquois Middle School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Iroquois Middle School rank in New York?
Birchwood Elementary School is 203rd of 2,536 and Iroquois Middle School is 66th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).