A.l. Burruss Elementary School
- A.l. Burruss Elementary School serves 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
A.l. Burruss Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- A.l. Burruss Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 497 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- A.l. Burruss Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of A.l. Burruss Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #640 out of 2,174 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 15% |
| Black | 38% | 37% |
| White | 39% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marietta City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to A.l. Burruss Elementary School is Marietta High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marietta Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hickory Hills Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marietta Marietta High School Grades: 9-12 | 2343 students
0.7 miles
1171 Whitlock Ave Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770)428-2631 0.7 9-12 2343 - Marietta Hickory Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
0.9 miles
500 Redwood Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770)429-3125 0.9 PK-5 404 - Marietta West Side Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
1.2 miles
344 Polk St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770)429-3172 1.2 PK-5 526 - Marietta Marietta Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1303 students
1.4 miles
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770)422-0311 1.4 7-8 1303 - Marietta Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-11 | 17 students
2.1 miles
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770)528-4247 2.1 7-11 17
School Reviews
| 5 I had an appointment at Burruss for a tour for my son for next year. We are zoned for Lockheed but found out about the choice program and want to take advantage of a better school choice. I must say the tour was outstanding the principal is so involved and shows so much love and care for the children I was completely sold to make Burruss my first choice for the choice program. I left feeling very comfortable with my son starting kindergarten next year. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a great elementary school for your child to feel comfortable. Mrs.King is very hands on!!! Excellent school... - Posted by Parent - Takes |
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