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Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 258 students

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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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Posted May 6, 2013

Don't Judge This Book By It's Cover. BPA is a beautiful facility with lots of offerings for the students. But when I look at the classroom walls (bare), the library (very few books) and test scores (very average), this school just doesn't cut it. Plus I left 2 messages for the principal which she apparently "didn't get", because I have yet to hear from her. . . .Did someone just suggest that a garden is going to transform the school? . . . Really!?? . . . Seriously?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

They have a wonderful garden and edible tree orchard. The students are very engaging and want to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2009

Their commitment to the new Organic Garden is going to transform the school.


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.

About these ratings

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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

33 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 38%
Hispanic 1% 10%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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480 Clifton St SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
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