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Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces vs. Birchwood School

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School Overview

School
Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces
900 Watervliet-shaker Rd-ste 1
Albany, NY 12205
Birchwood School
214 Sickletown Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Birchwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces serves 302 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 77 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Birchwood School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
302 students
77 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birchwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
74% | 26%
69% | 31%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birchwood School.
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birchwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
4:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clarkstown Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#2143 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birchwood School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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<50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birchwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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<50%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birchwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birchwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Birchwood School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces by grade.
This chart displays the students of Birchwood School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
11
3
Grade 1 Students
13
6
Grade 2 Students
20
4
Grade 3 Students
14
5
Grade 4 Students
10
4
Grade 5 Students
15
3
Grade 6 Students
19
6
Grade 7 Students
17
7
Grade 8 Students
14
7
Grade 9 Students
19
10
Grade 10 Students
21
6
Grade 11 Students
23
4
Grade 12 Students
23
12
Ungraded Students
83
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Birchwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birchwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birchwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birchwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birchwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birchwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clarkstown Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birchwood School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birchwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birchwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clarkstown Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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