Serving 470 students in grades 2-4, Burke/memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burke/memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Burke/memorial Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burke/memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burke/memorial Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
87%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burke/memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Burke/memorial Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Burke/memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Burke/memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna Ware Jackson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Burke/memorial Elementary School?
470 students attend Burke/memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Burke/memorial Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke/memorial Elementary School?
Burke/memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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?
Burke/memorial Elementary School is part of Medway School District.
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