Burks Elementary School

1801 Hill St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Burks Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Burks Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Burks Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Burks Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Burks Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#5613 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
66%
53%
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Black
13%
13%
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White
18%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burks Elementary School's ranking?
Burks Elementary School is ranked #5613 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Burks Elementary School?
351 students attend Burks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Burks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burks Elementary School?
Burks Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burks Elementary School offer ?
Burks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Burks Elementary School part of?
Burks Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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