Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Burgin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burgin Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Arlington, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 0.6-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burgin Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
561 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burgin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burgin Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6854 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burgin Elementary School's ranking?
Burgin Elementary School is ranked #6854 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Burgin Elementary School often compared to?
Burgin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton Elementary School, Hale Elementary School, Kooken Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Burgin Elementary School?
561 students attend Burgin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Burgin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burgin Elementary School?
Burgin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burgin Elementary School offer ?
Burgin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Burgin Elementary School part of?
Burgin Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Burgin Elementary School located?
Burgin Elementary School is located in the East Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in East Arlington.
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