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Burnsville Elementary School

Public | PK-8 & ungraded | 474 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted July 7, 2007

David & I both went to Burnsville School, and our children went to Burnsville. Now our Grand Daughters are going. I guess that means Burnsville gets an A.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

I just want to say that i think burnsville school is the best ,, me and my husband both went and that is where we want our kids to go ,, they have the best teachers and they make sure they know everyone that comes thru the doors ,, i can keep in touch with everthing that goes on with my kids ,, you have to sign in and out to get n the doors all doors are locked from the outside you can get out but u cant get in i think that is good i can rest because i know they will learn and be safe all at the same time,, michelle wallace
—Submitted by michelle wallace, a parent


Posted April 3, 2005

I have four children that attend this school, the school is great except for the home work that my fourth grader has every night. he comes home and does homework until bedtime and he doesnt have alot of family time through the week. i dont think that this is good for the children they need at least one night off through the week. they are kids that need to learn but they need family time too. the accelerated reading program is almost inpossible and needs to be newly reformed. half of the time the kids don't even get to go to the library. my second grader has a big problem with this and the books that my fourth graders reads are too long to read in a weeks time with all the homework that he has. otherwise the school is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2004

My son and daughter both attend school here. I have nothing but the best to say about all their techers. The support that is given to the parents is wonderful. The campus is beautiful and the support staff is very helpful.
—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.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 52% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 46% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course. Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school. The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White 97% 46%
Hispanic 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 1%
Black 0% 50%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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23 Washington St
Burnsville, MS 38833
Phone: (662) 427-9226

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