Birchwood Elementary School vs Lisha Kill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.0 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
Lisha Kill Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 5–8
640 students
| Measure | Birchwood Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Lisha Kill Middle School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 2,536 | #235 of 785 |
| National rank | #1963 of 50,301 | #3976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 376 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Schenectady | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 67.1).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 38.6%).
- •Birchwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Lisha Kill Middle School is the larger school with 640 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 Lisha Kill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood Elementary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 67.1 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 Birchwood Elementary School and Lisha Kill Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Elementary School: 376. Lisha Kill Middle School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Elementary School and Lisha Kill Middle School rank in New York?
Birchwood Elementary School is 203rd of 2,536 and Lisha Kill Middle School is 235th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).