Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burrowes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Burrowes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burrowes Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burrowes Elementary School is ranked #2131 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Burrowes Elementary School?
304 students attend Burrowes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Burrowes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burrowes Elementary School?
Burrowes Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burrowes Elementary School offer ?
Burrowes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burrowes Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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