Burbank Elementary School
Burbank Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Burbank Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Burbank Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Burbank Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 439 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Burbank Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Burbank Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8495 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Burbank Elementary School is Garfield High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is King-chavez Academy Of Excellence (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego King-chavez Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 311 students10
0.4 miles
2716 Marcy Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 232-2825 0.4 K-8 311 - San Diego Logan K-8 Math: 29% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 508 students10
0.4 miles
2875 Ocean View Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-6500 0.4 K-8 508 - San Diego Memorial Scholars & Athletes Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 405 students10
0.4 miles
2850 Logan Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-4350 0.4 6-8 405 - San Diego Perkins K-8 Math: 14% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 454 students10
0.6 miles
1770 Main St.
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 344-5300 0.6 K-8 454 - San Diego Sherman Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 678 students10
0.6 miles
301 22nd St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 615-7000 0.6 K-5 678
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