West Memorial vs. John E Burke
Should I attend West Memorial or John E Burke? 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
West Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
John E Burke ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
West Memorial serves 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Memorial placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
John E Burke serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
John E Burke placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
234 students
249 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#703 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
32
44
Grade 1 Students
37
34
Grade 2 Students
42
45
Grade 3 Students
31
34
Grade 4 Students
40
38
Grade 5 Students
37
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
91%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
