Serving 877 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Burgess Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Burgess Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burgess Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burgess Elementary School is ranked #574 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Burgess Elementary School often compared to?
Burgess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlton Street, West Street by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Burgess Elementary School?
877 students attend Burgess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Burgess Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burgess Elementary School?
Burgess Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Burgess Elementary School offer ?
Burgess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burgess Elementary School part of?
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