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Daniel Burnham Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 1076 students

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Posted April 24, 2010

I took my kids out of the Catholic school by Burnham to put them in here and I am happy I did, they were not being challenged at all at the private school and I was paying too much for an inferior education. I have become a homeroom mom and have helped in many events at the school so it has been a wonderful experience, it is a shame more parents don't take the time to volunteer and really see what it takes to educate our children. I have seen how Ms. Anderson handles herself with the teachers and I have never seen her act inappropriately. Now I am in the Burnham Parent patrol and I am glad to help!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2008

I worked at this school two years ago and it was horrible. It is poorly run and there is a lack of organization and discipline. The teachers get no respect and no help with anything. Ms. Anderson is rude, unorganized and out of touch with current trends in schools. She has no idea how to run a special education program or how to deal with these students. She continually does whatever parents want and has no respect for what's best for the students or teachers. She is just riding out her years until retirement and does not encourage the students in anything except for when it comes time to take the ISAT test. Don't send your kids here, I also worked at Drexel and it is a much better school, the principal actually knows what she is doing and is consistent.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 19, 2008

I am getting my kids out of this school for next year. They are not challenged and are not encouraged when they do things correctly. In addition, one of my kids tells me his teacher yells at him. I grew up in bad schools and gave this one a chance; but when I see what's at stake, I seriously have to rethink the lack of concern for development here.
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

630 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

626 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
46%
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.

630 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

626 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
48%
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.

630 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

626 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
47%
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.

630 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2012.

626 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income66%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)63%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners61%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students47%
Female53%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income46%
Non-low income70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)13%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners38%
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 Students75%
Female70%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income75%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)63%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners68%

Reading

All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income53%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners41%

Science

All Students57%
Female53%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income58%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners47%
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 Students58%
Female52%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income57%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)29%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners41%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female49%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income49%
Non-low incomen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners24%
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 Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income71%
Non-low income75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)23%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners48%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low income64%
Non-low income81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners33%
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 96% 21%
White 2% 53%
Black 1% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1630 S 59th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 652-9577

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