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Burke Basic School

131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 685 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Burke Basic School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Burke Basic School's student population of 685 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
685 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Burke Basic School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burke Basic School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1184 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
35%
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30%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burke Basic School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
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5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
93%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burke Basic School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
6%
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White
3%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Burke Basic School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burke Basic School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burke Basic School's ranking?
Burke Basic School is ranked #1184 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Burke Basic School?
685 students attend Burke Basic School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Burke Basic School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Burke Basic School offer ?
Burke Basic School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Burke Basic School part of?
In what neighborhood is Burke Basic School located?
Burke Basic School is located in the Heritage Park Neighborhood neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.

School Reviews
5   9/20/2018
I attended Burke basic from kindergarten to third grade and LOVED it. Mr. Gaddie was an amazing principal that made it fun to be in school. Some of my best memories are here!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Savannah Frazier

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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