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Burris Laboratory School

Public | K-12 | 581 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

Both of my children have graduated from Burris Lab School. I have known many of the students from Burris and have had professional contact with many of the past teachers. Burris is a laboratory school and as such has provided the students from Ball State University's School of Education a place to observe and work with children. The children benefit from this and also from the fact that the staff works hard to provide a family atmosphere. Although it is located on the campus of BSU, the attending students are chosen by lottery. So the student body is made up of a cross-section of the local populace. Being a public K-12 school they function as such and not on private grants etc. However, the students consistently rank among the highest achieving students in the state. They definitely could put the money to good use. I would urge you to vote for them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

I love the school, cant imagine it being any better. Provides numerous opportunities that a normal school would not.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 1, 2007

My children loved this school. Bullying was never tolerated and teachers were always positive. We miss the school very much but had to leave due to work situations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2006

Thsi is a excellent school, one of the best in the area. I am extreamly pleased with Burris, not only because the chirldren are getting a great eduication, but also because Burris is like a family. Burris is a place where EVREYONE fits in, no one is mean, and everyone gets along. I never have to worrie about my son whne he goes to school becuase I know that Burris has all 'good kids'. Also, Burris give all kids the special attention that they need so that they will never feel left behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2004

This school is a great school. It is small which is very good for my kids. They have great clubs and sports (7 in a row state v-ball champ 2a). If you want a small, but yet with lots of stuff to do got to Burris.
—Submitted by John, 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.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
80%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
66%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
71%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
60%
English

The state average for English was 78% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

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Academic rating
8 / 10
Climate rating
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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

8

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Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Average
Math growth
Above average

College readiness rating 2011***
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Percent of graduates taking SAT: 73%
Average Composite SAT score: 1099

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

***This rating is based on the average SAT scores of students that graduated in 2011. ACT scores were used if more students took that test. Data is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 73%
Black 8% 12%
Multiracial 8% 4%
Asian 5% 2%
Hispanic 3% 8%
American Indian 1% 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A47%
Special education 14%N/A15%
English learners 1%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
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Phone: (765) 285-8600

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