Kennedy Elementary School vs. Burrus Elementary School
Should I attend Kennedy Elementary School or Burrus Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Burrus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burrus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
535 students
277 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6969 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6010 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
50
Kindergarten Students
79
25
Grade 1 Students
79
41
Grade 2 Students
77
39
Grade 3 Students
88
39
Grade 4 Students
64
44
Grade 5 Students
98
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
75%
28%
% Black
23%
69%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%