Burbank Elementary School

1135 Paradise Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
Burbank Elementary School serves 550 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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 550 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
550 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Burbank Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Burbank Elementary School is 0.38, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3566 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
78%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
6%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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?
550 students attend Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Burbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 22:1.
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 (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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