Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burgess 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burgess Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Burgess Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burgess Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burgess Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5613 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
25%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burgess Elementary School's ranking?
Burgess Elementary School is ranked #5613 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Burgess Elementary School often compared to?
Burgess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like City View Elementary School, Fowler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Burgess Elementary School?
268 students attend Burgess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Burgess Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burgess Elementary School?
Burgess Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burgess Elementary School offer ?
Burgess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burgess Elementary School part of?
Burgess Elementary School is part of Wichita Falls ISD School District.
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