Peter Burnett Elementary School
Tel:
(310) 725-2151
- Peter Burnett Elementary School serves 477 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Peter Burnett Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Peter Burnett Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Peter Burnett Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
Total Students | 477 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Peter Burnett Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Peter Burnett Elementary School is 0.60, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1880 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 12% |
Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
Black | 9% | 5% |
White | 19% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Wiseburn Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Peter Burnett Elementary School is Rise High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Da Vinci Innovation Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hawthorne Da Vinci Innovation Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 411 students
0.2 miles
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800 0.2 K-8 411 - Hawthorne Juan Cabrillo Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 469 students
0.2 miles
5309 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400 0.2 K-2 469 - Hawthorne Richard Henry Dana Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,003 student
0.2 miles
5504 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700 0.2 6-8 1,003 - Hawthorne Rise High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 66 students
0.2 miles
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800 0.2 9-12 66 - Hawthorne Da Vinci Design Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 592 students
0.3 miles
12501 Isis Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800 0.3 9-12 592
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