Serving 256 students in grades 4-5, Burdge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)36%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)22%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
14%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
9%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
66%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% WI state average).
How many students attend Burdge Elementary School?
256 students attend Burdge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Burdge Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burdge Elementary School?
Burdge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burdge Elementary School offer ?
Burdge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Burdge Elementary School part of?
Burdge Elementary School is part of Beloit School District.
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