Burbank Elementary School

1135 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Burbank Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Burbank Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Burbank Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
572 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Burbank Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burbank Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#3566 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burbank Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
81%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burbank Elementary School's ranking?
Burbank Elementary School is ranked #3566 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Burbank Elementary School?
572 students attend Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Burbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burbank Elementary School?
Burbank Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burbank Elementary School offer ?
Burbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Burbank Elementary School part of?
Burbank Elementary School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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