Burbank Middle School vs. Helms Elementary School
Should you attend Burbank Middle School or Helms Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burbank Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Helms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,417 students in grades 6-8, Burbank Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helms Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
1,417 students
485 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1441 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
65
Kindergarten Students
-
74
Grade 1 Students
-
80
Grade 2 Students
-
70
Grade 3 Students
-
71
Grade 4 Students
-
66
Grade 5 Students
-
59
Grade 6 Students
475
-
Grade 7 Students
474
-
Grade 8 Students
468
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
93%
78%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
1%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
