The Burnham School

80 Main St.
Bridgewater, CT 06752

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The Burnham School serves 59 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The Burnham School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 59 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Burnham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

The Burnham School's student population of 59 students has grown by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

59 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The Burnham School is ranked within the top 10% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of The Burnham School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#81 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of The Burnham School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-79%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-79%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of The Burnham School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

28%

Black

n/a

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in The Burnham School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

White

90%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in The Burnham School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.19

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of The Burnham School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Burnham School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Regional School District 12

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Burnham School's ranking?

The Burnham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend The Burnham School?

59 students attend The Burnham School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of The Burnham School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of The Burnham School?

The Burnham School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does The Burnham School offer ?

The Burnham School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is The Burnham School part of?

The Burnham School is part of Regional School District 12.

School Reviews

5 2/20/2020

Excellent experience for my daughter. Amazing academics in a friendly, supportive environment. I highly recommend this school!!

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 59 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education