A.l. Burruss Elementary School
A.l. Burruss Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
A.l. Burruss Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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 student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
A.l. Burruss Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
A.l. Burruss Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of A.l. Burruss Elementary School is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #966 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 36% | 37% |
| White | 39% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marietta City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marietta Marietta High School Math: 31% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,489 students10
0.7 miles
1171 Whitlock Ave Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 428-2631 0.7 9-12 2,489 - Marietta Hickory Hills Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 372 students10
0.9 miles
500 Redwood Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3125 0.9 PK-5 372 - Marietta West Side Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 504 students10
1.2 miles
344 Polk St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 429-3172 1.2 PK-5 504 - Marietta Marietta Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 1,276 student10
1.4 miles
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311 1.4 7-8 1,276 - Marietta Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 6-11 | 8 students
2.1 miles
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247 2.1 6-11 8
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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