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Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy

Public | PK-8 | 718 students

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Posted July 18, 2011

Burnside is a good school . Most of the graduating class will attend the better high schools in the city. The school provides a safe and secure environment inside as well as outside the school. The school need more parents to get involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2011

the school is terrible i hate it so bad my child is bullyed and she mad and said the kids are so bad i dont wont to go to the school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

my daughter presently attends preschool at Burnside and I am very satisfied with the teachers and staff, they are kind and friendly. My child comes home happy to talk about the evaporation process and being a author of a book.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

I feel the school is giving the children the challenge and education needed in order for them to become the children of our future. I also think that it's time for the parents to speak out form the teachers that care for and educate our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

I attended Burnside, and my 3 children have also attended, its a great school with fantastic teachers. Ms Carol Anderson and Ms Antoinette Shaw are the 2 best instructors any child could have.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2008

I am thrilled that my son attends this school. He has gone there since Kindergaten and he is now in 5th grade. I was disappointed about the lack of communication between the school and the bus service this year, but overall, I do enjoy the teachers and the new administration. The assistant principal worked to try to provide an positive, upbeat environment for the kids..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2007

This is just the beginning of the school year and of course it is a bit hectic. That is to be expected though. I was picking up my son from school today and I heard the assistant principal telling the students that they were doing an excellent job exiting the building dispite the chaos. I am impressed at the positive encouragement given toward the students. They are starting a new program that encourages students to do there best and praising them for a job well done as oppossed to always telling them what they are doing wrong. One thing that I am disappointed with is the lack of funds that the Chicago Public Schools are providing to local schools. We were asked to bring in things to supply the classroom. They also cut Spanish in our school. I was really looking forward to my son taking Spanish.
—Submitted by Fonta, a parent


Posted March 14, 2007

I honestly think the school could do better. They could have more afterschool activities for the kids. They need to expand their activity participation as well as far as turning in assignments. They also need more qualified teachers. I would recommend a school of a more higher standard and school qualification if you want your child to gain skills that are social as well as academically. Just make your child happy for their grammar school years!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 16, 2006

Overall I feel the school is challenging and offers a rigorous curriculum. The teachers have indivdualized teazching to meet the needs of my children,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2005

Overall I think the school is academically challenging, great leadership skills, great and caring teachers, and they care about your childrens safety. Everyone on the school faculty pitches in to help the children.
—Submitted by Naeema Davis, 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 88% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

452 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female78%
Male66%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income84%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female76%
Male83%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students69%
Female78%
Male62%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female72%
Male62%
Black68%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income66%
Non-low income70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students79%
Female76%
Male81%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income79%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income74%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income85%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
Black81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income78%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students65%
Female73%
Male54%
Black65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income62%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female81%
Male64%
Black74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Hispanic 0% 21%
White N/A 53%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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650 E 91st Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: (773) 535-3300

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