Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy serves 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy's student population of 518 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 518 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3182 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 96% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 48% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Burnham Elementary Inclusive Academy is Yccs-olive Harvey Middle College High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 239 students10
0.4 miles
1710 E 93rd St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6416 0.4 K-8 239 - Chicago Warren Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 234 students10
0.5 miles
9239 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6625 0.5 PK-8 234 - Chicago Black Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 438 students10
0.6 miles
9101 S Euclid Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6390 0.6 K-8 438 - Chicago Yccs-olive Harvey Middle College High School Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 101 students10
0.9 miles
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6517 0.9 10-12 101 - Chicago Hoyne Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 253 students10
1.0 miles
8905 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6425 1 K-8 253
School Reviews
| 5 This is a great school with great instructors and principal. Unfortunately, there are a bunch of ignorant, aggressive children who attend this school. Mainly due to the influx of Westside Chicagoans and their uncouthness. - Posted by Parent - A loving mom |
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