Burroughs Elementary School
Tel:
(612)668-3280
- Burroughs Elementary School serves 768 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Burroughs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Burroughs Elementary School's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 768 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Burroughs Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Burroughs Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #29 out of 1,784 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 10% | 11% |
| White | 77% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Minneapolis Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Burroughs Elementary School is Bloomington Career And College Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lake Harriet Upper School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lake Harriet Upper School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Lake Harriet Upper School Grades: 4-8 | 683 students
0.8 miles
4912 Vincent Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612)668-3310 0.8 4-8 683 - Minneapolis Spero Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 93 students
0.8 miles
1534 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612)465-8600 0.8 K-6 93 - Minneapolis Stonebridge World School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 244 students
0.8 miles
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612)877-7400 0.8 K-8 244 - Minneapolis Armatage Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 622 students
0.9 miles
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612)668-3180 0.9 PK-5 622 - Minneapolis Bloomington Career And College Academy Grades: 10-12 | 14 students
0.9 miles
8800 Queen Ave S Suite 219
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952)681-6138 0.9 10-12 14
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