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Mary W Burroughs Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 423 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 26, 2009

This has been my children's first year at Burroughs. After several great years at another school, this has, in comparison, been a very frustrating year. The behavior exhibited by students during my visits was deplorable, and worse, it occurs with little to no interference by staff. My oldest son's grades and behavior have declined since attending Burroughs, due in large part to learning it from these other children. The principal, when not speaking to adults like one would a 4 year old, is rude. The neighborhood this school is located in is crime-ridden. The playground is unsafe and therefore, unused. They also have no indoor gym facilities. Some of the staff is very good, however, the school is highly undesireable, overall. As an individual who has worked in some the best and worst schools in Mobile County, I will make certain that this first year at Burroughs is my children's last.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2008

I wrote the first review and if you look at the ethnic back ground its a shame that bourroughs are not alloted all of the good stuff that surroundeing school has and it is all political that is why i took my child out of bouroughs because the state would not give them any indoor gym or nothing wander if it was race related i think so.i noticed that certain schools omitted certain ethnic and finacial backgrounds out of thier schools easily and Dr Nelson do not care about race or background and is the best principal and has the best school in Mobile county .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2007

Over all first impression was very sad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2006

I would love to say that this school has so many loving teachers and a Excellent principal that care about the parents and the children. If you show concern or not she will be there for your child like a rock and I tried one magnet school and It was a terrible experience. But with a principal like ours you can have a successful child. If your child is slow or gifted she will work with you to help your child. Thanks you Burroughs for everything and keep up the good work. You continuing to grow because it has a great leader like the DR. (the principal)
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
96%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

85 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female86%
Male72%
Black79%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students84%
Female92%
Male75%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education42%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black76%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White73%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students77%
Female88%
Male69%
Black74%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education18%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Black84%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education55%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

84 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Free and reduced-price lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education67%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 58% 35%
White 36% 59%
Hispanic 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 86%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6875 Burroughs Ln
Theodore, AL 36582
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Phone: (251) 221-1077

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