Birchwood Intermediate School vs Silas Wood 6th Grade Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 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
Silas Wood 6th Grade Center
Huntington Station · Public middle · Grades 6–6
418 students
| Measure | Birchwood Intermediate School Melville, New York | Silas Wood 6th Grade Center Huntington Station, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1647 of 2,536 | #203 of 785 |
| National rank | #30271 of 50,301 | #3150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 659 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Melville | Huntington Station |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silas Wood 6th Grade Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 42.5).
- •Silas Wood 6th Grade Center does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Silas Wood 6th Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Silas Wood 6th Grade Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 53.1%).
- •Silas Wood 6th Grade Center does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Birchwood Intermediate School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 418.
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 Silas Wood 6th Grade Center?
On the Success Index (US), Silas Wood 6th Grade Center ranks higher (70.9 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 Silas Wood 6th Grade Center?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Melville and Huntington Station in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood Intermediate School: 659. Silas Wood 6th Grade Center: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood Intermediate School and Silas Wood 6th Grade Center rank in New York?
Birchwood Intermediate School is 1647th of 2,536 and Silas Wood 6th Grade Center is 203rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).