Burk Elementary School
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Burk Elementary School
Burk Elementary School is an excellent place for children to learn and grow. Located in the heart of the city, Burk Elementary is a community-focused school that strives to provide a quality education for all of its students. The school offers a variety of programs, including art, music, physical education, and library services. The teachers at Burk Elementary are highly qualified and dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.
The school also has a strong focus on extracurricular activities. Students can participate in sports teams, clubs, and other activities that help them develop skills and build relationships. Burk Elementary also offers a variety of enrichment programs, such as a robotics club, a chess club, and a science club.
Burk Elementary is a great place for children to learn, grow, and make friends. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their highest potential.
Address:
545 N Burk St
Gilbert, AZ 85234Phone:
(480) 926-3816
Site:
Grades:
Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:
338 students
Overview Burk Elementary School
Burk Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Burk Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Burk Elementary School
Burk Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Burk Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.