Serving 484 students in grades 2-4, Burke/memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than 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).
Burke/memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burke/memorial 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Burke/memorial Elementary School?
484 students attend Burke/memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Burke/memorial Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke/memorial Elementary School?
Burke/memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Burke/memorial Elementary School offer ?
Burke/memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burke/memorial Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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