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Burroughs Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 445 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 7, 2012

This school is great i went here about 10 years ago and still remember how the teachers worked with me best principal ever Mr.Morris!!!


Posted May 25, 2011

it is a great school where children get a great education.Teachers and other staff members take time from their personal lives to help students out in their own lives. Children can make friends easily and join many after school activities based on their hobbies. I strongly recommend Burroughs Elementary as a school for your children.


Posted February 11, 2011

They lack a lot of tact, and need to learn how to communicate with the parents. They do not challenge the students even when the child is clearly advanced. The teachers are slow in responding to any question in regards to the curriculum. Have not had a good relationship with them due to their lack of communication and if it wasn't because of the convenience of the location, my children would not attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2010

Teachers challenge thier students to be the best they can and encourage that learning is a very essential tool in todays workforce. Also they have an excellent balance between education and athletics, so the child becomes an all around student. Teachers and principal go the extra mile to get the parents involve in thier childrens activities by providing afterschool family activties such as arts and crafts, movie night, and reading nights.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2010

Burroughs school isn't a perfeect school, but it is pretty, close! The teachers are helpful and tell you if anything is wrong. The principle is understanding, and the school is just great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2006

This is a great school with wonderful, helpful teachers! The principle is awesome!
—Submitted by a staff


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.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
69%
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.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

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.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

291 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
96%
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 Students92%
Female89%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income92%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners88%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income82%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners65%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income98%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income73%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students70%
Female73%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income69%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
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 Students91%
Female88%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income91%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners70%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income72%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners30%
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 Students83%
Female91%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)25%
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female86%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income77%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)17%
Students without disabilities95%
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 Students90%
Female86%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income91%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female86%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income83%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
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 Students90%
Female80%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income90%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low income87%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
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
Hispanic 92% 21%
White 5% 53%
Black 2% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3542 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
Phone: (773) 535-7226

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