J W Burkett Elementary School (Closed 2018)

5501 Steubenville Pike
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 436 students in grades 3-4, J W Burkett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(16-17)
64%
46%
(16-17)
77%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend J W Burkett Elementary School?
436 students attend J W Burkett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of J W Burkett Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Burkett Elementary School?
J W Burkett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does J W Burkett Elementary School offer ?
J W Burkett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is J W Burkett Elementary School part of?
J W Burkett Elementary School is part of Montour School District.

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