Birch Lane Elementary School vs. Unqua Elementary School
Should you attend Birch Lane Elementary School or Unqua Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Unqua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 669 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birch Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Unqua Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
669 students
489 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1601 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1631 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
122
79
Grade 1 Students
96
82
Grade 2 Students
118
72
Grade 3 Students
105
81
Grade 4 Students
126
86
Grade 5 Students
100
89
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
1%
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n/a
% White
86%
83%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
