Burney Elementary School
Tel:
(813)707-7334
- Burney Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Burney Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Burney Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Burney Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Burney Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3041 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 32% |
| Black | 31% | 22% |
| White | 12% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Burney Elementary School is Simmons Career Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Advantage Academy Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Advantage Academy Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plant City Advantage Academy Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 146 students
0.4 miles
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813)567-0801 0.4 6-8 146 - Plant City Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 298 students
0.4 miles
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813)567-0801 0.4 K-5 298 - Plant City Simmons Career Center Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 144 students
0.7 miles
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813)707-7430 0.7 PK-12 144 - Plant City Simmons Exceptional Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 43 students
0.7 miles
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813)707-7430 0.7 K-12 43 - Plant City Lincoln Elementary Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
0.8 miles
1207 E Renfro St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813)757-9329 0.8 PK-5 438
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