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BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL

214 SICKLETOWN RD, WEST NYACK, NY 10994CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
63
Students
Total enrolled
$29,004
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 102% vs nat'l
3.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 78% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 63 students in grades KG–12 in WEST NYACK, New York.
102% above average funding
District spends $29,004 per pupil, 102% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL is a small other in WEST NYACK, New York, serving grades KG–12 with 63 students. The district invests $29,004 per student — 102% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL

63
Total Students
3.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution43 male · 20 female
68%
32%
Male 68%Female 32%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 23 students
Student Composition
65%
25%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362034004444

Academic Outcomes at BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 85th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10994

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,004Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$29,004
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,762
Student Support$5,511
Administration$3,480
Operations$4,351
Other$2,900
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $29,004 spent per student, an estimated $12,849 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
71%
State government
21.8%
Local (property tax)
71.2%
Federal programs
7.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $29,004/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NEW CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWOODGLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOLFELIX FESTA DETERMINATION MIDDLE SCHOOLFELIX FESTA CHARACTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CLARKSTOWN SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLCLARKSTOWN NORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLROCKLAND COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyRockland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (845)639-6480
NCES ID: 362034004444
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST NYACK seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
CLARKSTOWN SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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● 52 opp16% FRL
High
CLARKSTOWN NORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,234 students · 09–12
● 51 opp21% FRL
Mid
FELIX FESTA ACHIEVEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL
640 students · 06–06
● 52 opp19% FRL
Mid
FELIX FESTA DETERMINATION MIDDLE SCHOOL
616 students · 06–08
● 52 opp18% FRL
Mid
FELIX FESTA CHARACTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
599 students · 07–07
● 52 opp19% FRL
Elem
NEW CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
435 students · KG–05
● 51 opp
Elem
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
430 students · KG–05
● 55 opp23% FRL
Elem
WOODGLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
419 students · KG–05
● 51 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
214 SICKLETOWN RD, WEST NYACK, NY 10994
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.