Birchwood Intermediate School vs Signal Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Intermediate School
Melville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
659 students
Signal Hill Elementary School
Dix Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Birchwood Intermediate School Melville, New York | Signal Hill Elementary School Dix Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1647 of 2,536 | #389 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #30271 of 50,301 | #5209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 71% |
| city | Melville | Dix Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signal Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 42.5).
- •Signal Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 39%).
- •Signal Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Signal Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 53.1%).
- •Birchwood Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
- •Signal Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 659.
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 Intermediate School better than Signal Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Signal Hill Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 42.5 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 Intermediate School and Signal Hill Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Melville and Dix Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Intermediate School: 659. Signal Hill Elementary School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Intermediate School and Signal Hill Elementary School rank in New York?
Birchwood Intermediate School is 1647th of 2,536 and Signal Hill Elementary School is 389th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).