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Osburn Burke Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 681 students

 
 
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Posted September 19, 2011

i think this skool is the best. the teachers are nice and students r very easy 2 communicate with.it has a good location and perfect schedule hours


Posted January 26, 2010

At first I had some doubts about Burke but I realized how wrong i was!This is the most fatastic school.It is way cleaner compared to the other school is the LAUSD district.Mr.Mathews is the best principal and jerry always keeps our school looking at its best.All the teachers are very nice and I am just proud to be a Burke Falcon! =)
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 13, 2009

I really think this school is good the teacher listen to students and also teacher comunicate with us the parents, it's clean just one thing i really don't like their 'menu' food is not healthy enough what parents expect their children to eat but other than that the school and teacher are so great specially the nice principal mr, mathew!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2008

I think BUrke MIddle is an awsome school.that everybody loves!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 15, 2007

I think Burke Middle school is a great school the teachers are nice and the school is clean and nice , the janitor is a very nice man that keeps our school clean .the teachers are good but the best one is Mr. Mak he is the best teacher he makes learnig super fun and knoes how to controll it .
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 23, 2007

I think Burke middle school is very nice and clean. When I went their for open house it was great. The teacher's in burke are very kind like the science teacher of my daughter in seventh grade. Mr.Mak is a very good science teacher to explain things,I went there my self to see for a whole one hour.I think Osbourne Burke middle school is great in many nice ways my respect's to Burke.
—Submitted by Mary Lopez, a parent


Posted January 26, 2007

It's got a lot a of potential as well as the students, I appreciate teachers hard work, but I think that parents should get a little more involved with their kids education and behavior at school. It's not a daycare center, it is a school, kids should know the difference. My son is having a great year so far, off course he could be doing better, but it is not the teachers fault, it is his fault. Keep up the good work and push those kids that have potential and the ones that don't want to learn or succeed in life, sorry but there isn't much you can do there.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.

This school's
API score

772

Change from
2011 to 2012

+4

API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

4 / 10


API Growth scores over time

Did this school meet the API goal this year?
The state goal for API is 800. All schools that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet its schoolwide API target for 2012.
  • This school has not yet met the state goal of 800.

API Growth scores by subgroup

In addition to schoolwide API scores, each student subgroup receives an API score.
Did this school meet all the API goals for student subgroups this year?
The state goal for the API is 800. All the student subgroups at a school that are below 800 are assigned an API improvement target each year.
  • This school did not meet all student subgroup API targets for 2012

This school's
API score

772

What is the API?
The Academic Performance Index (API) is a single number assigned to each school by the California Department of Education to measure overall school performance and improvement over time on statewide testing. The API ranges from 200 and 1000, with 800 as the state goal for all schools.
Change from
2011 to 2012

+4

Change from 2011 to 2012
Comparing the API Growth to the Base shows whether or not this school’s test score performance improved between Spring 2011 and Spring 2012. The API ranges between 200 and 1000, with 800 as the statewide goal for all schools. Schools scoring below an 800 are given at least a 5 point target for the next year.
API Statewide Rank
(2011)

5 / 10

API Statewide Rank (2011)
The API Statewide Rank ranges from 1 to 10. A rank of 10, for example, means that the school’s API fell into the top 10% of all schools in the state with a comparable grade range. The 2011 rank is based on results from tests students took in Spring 2011.
API Similar Schools Rank (2011)

4 / 10

API Similar Schools Rank (2011)
The API Similar Schools Rank ranges from 1 to 10. It shows how the school compares to other schools with similar student demographic profiles. The California Department of Education uses parent education level, poverty level, student ethnicity and other data to identify similar schools.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.

185 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
72%
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
48%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
36%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

191 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

English Language Arts

All Students48%
Females46%
Males51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability49%
English learner11%
Fluent-English proficient and English only56%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented83%
Parent education - not a high school graduate33%
Parent education - high school graduate49%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)59%
Parent education - college graduate44%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Math

All Students39%
Females38%
Males40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only46%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented75%
Parent education - not a high school graduate34%
Parent education - high school graduate34%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)49%
Parent education - college graduate50%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students84%
Females94%
Males75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino84%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Non-economically disadvantaged89%
Students with no reported disability86%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only84%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)93%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students64%
Females64%
Males64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disability38%
Students with no reported disability67%
English learner13%
Fluent-English proficient and English only69%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented89%
Parent education - not a high school graduate55%
Parent education - high school graduate50%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)80%
Parent education - college graduate79%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state69%

Math

All Students35%
Females33%
Males37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disability0%
Students with no reported disability38%
English learner7%
Fluent-English proficient and English only38%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented71%
Parent education - not a high school graduate43%
Parent education - high school graduate29%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)36%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to state33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students30%
Females32%
Males28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Non-economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability30%
English learnern/a
Fluent-English proficient and English only30%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented48%
Parent education - not a high school graduate8%
Parent education - high school graduate26%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)39%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

English Language Arts

All Students49%
Females56%
Males43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability50%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only54%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented91%
Parent education - not a high school graduate26%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)65%
Parent education - college graduate80%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)

All Students11%
Females12%
Males11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Non-economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disability11%
Students with no reported disability12%
English learner0%
Fluent-English proficient and English only15%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talentedn/a
Parent education - not a high school graduate7%
Parent education - high school graduate14%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)8%
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Geometry

All Students71%
Females73%
Malesn/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with no reported disability71%
Fluent-English proficient and English only71%
Gifted and talented77%
Parent education - not a high school graduaten/a
Parent education - high school graduaten/a
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)n/a
Parent education - college graduaten/a
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative

All Students54%
Females52%
Males54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disability19%
Students with no reported disability58%
English learner4%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented86%
Parent education - not a high school graduate38%
Parent education - high school graduate39%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)75%
Parent education - college graduate76%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a

Science

All Students55%
Females55%
Males55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Samoann/a
Other Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilityn/a
Students with no reported disability57%
English learner6%
Fluent-English proficient and English only60%
Migrant educationn/a
Gifted and talented97%
Parent education - not a high school graduate48%
Parent education - high school graduate43%
Parent education - some college (includes AA degree)69%
Parent education - college graduate73%
Parent education - graduate school/post graduaten/a
Parent education - declined to staten/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

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

See California's state standards

Source: California Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 96% 51%
White 2% 27%
Asian 1% 11%
Black 1% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 175%N/A54%
English language learners 215%N/A24%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 100% 85%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years teaching in district 17N/A11
Average years teaching 18N/A13
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Full credential 97%N/A96%
Emergency credential or waiver 7%N/A2%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

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