Burk Elementary School
Tel:
(480) 926-3816
Burk Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Burk Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Burk Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Burk Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 354 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Burk Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Burk Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #399 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 41% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Burk Elementary School is Leading Edge Academy Online (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Online Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 47 students
0.4 miles
633 E. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 633-0414 0.4 6-12 47 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 269 students
0.5 miles
717 W. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 545-8011 0.5 7-12 269 - Gilbert Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 230 students
0.5 miles
717 W. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 545-6646 0.5 K-6 230 - Gilbert Gilbert Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 513 students
0.8 miles
175 W. Elliott
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 497-3300 0.8 PK-6 513 - Gilbert Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Gilbert Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 145 students
0.8 miles
862 E. Elloit Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(602) 953-2933 0.8 K-6 145
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