William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center

About William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center

The William E. Burkett Multihandicapped Center is a unique and special school in the Houston area. It provides educational and therapeutic services to students with multiple disabilities. The school was established in 1985 in response to the needs of students with severe and multiple disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities. The school is dedicated to helping these students reach their full potential by providing an individualized and comprehensive learning environment.
The school offers a variety of services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological services. It also provides a variety of activities and programs to help students develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. The center also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, art, and drama.
The William E. Burkett Multihandicapped Center is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for its students. The staff is highly trained and experienced in working with students with disabilities. The school also has a strong commitment to family involvement and provides support to families of students with disabilities.
The William E. Burkett Multihandicapped Center is an important resource for students with multiple disabilities in the Houston area. It is a place where students can learn, grow, and develop to their fullest potential.

Address:	8601 Old Highway 31 Morris, AL 35116
Phone:	(205) 379-2800
Site:	burkett.jefcoed.com
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	156 students

Overview William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center

William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center serves 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center

William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.