Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Burgess Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Burgess Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burgess Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burgess Elementary School is ranked #293 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Burgess Elementary School often compared to?
Burgess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Burgess Elementary School?
690 students attend Burgess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Burgess Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burgess Elementary School?
Burgess Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burgess Elementary School offer ?
Burgess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burgess Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 690 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
