Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burrus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Burrus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burrus Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Burrus Elementary School is ranked #6883 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Burrus Elementary School often compared to?
Burrus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Burrus Elementary School?
216 students attend Burrus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Burrus Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burrus Elementary School?
Burrus Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burrus Elementary School offer ?
Burrus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burrus Elementary School part of?
I went to this school from Pre-K to 2nd grade and the years I went there im telling u it is a good school. The staff all adored me and they were lovely. I really miss that school. If I could go back in time and be a little Pre K child again, I would just so I can go to Burrus.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - McKenzy Lee
49/28/2020
My daughter has attended Burrus since the first grade. Every year, for the past 4 years, I have watched her blossom and become more self-confident. She loves math and science and she enjoys her magnet classes, especially gymnastics. I have heard of parents being displeased with this school, but that is not the case for me and my child. Several changes have been made over the years and the teachers have high academic expectations. Take a tour, see for yourself. Don't take my word for it. Can't wait to see what the future holds for my daughter.
- Posted by Parent - Hopeful
112/6/2016
Of the faculty and staff I have met here, only half seem to be genuinely concerned for the wellbeing of the children. The other half, of whom I've met so far, seem more concerned with politics and personal agendas. I have received everything from empathy to an outright tongue-lashing by the head principal, with the AP standing right behind him in support of his behavior. Some faculty members seem to want to help and share information but are possibly too afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation for being a whistle blower. One thing is for sure, if your child attends this school especially, be involved and make sure the faculty, staff, and administrators see your face OFTEN and ASK QUESTIONS. The child without an advocate is the child that gets cheated and neglected. Unfortunately, that goes for most public schools in America these days.
- Posted by Parent - Fearful
59/12/2012
Excellent school when I attended as a studnet and an excellent school today.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - crl2w
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