Burke Basic School serves 722 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Burke Basic School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burke Basic School's student population of 722 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
722 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Burke Basic School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Burke Basic School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1310 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
92%
47%

Black
3%
6%

White
3%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burke Basic School's ranking?
Burke Basic School is ranked #1310 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Burke Basic School?
722 students attend Burke Basic School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Burke Basic School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Burke Basic School offer ?
Burke Basic School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Burke Basic School part of?
Burke Basic School is part of American Basic Schools LLC (79215) School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2018
I attended Burke basic from kindergarten to third grade and LOVED it. Mr. Gaddie was an amazing principal that made it fun to be in school. Some of my best memories are here!
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