Burks Elementary School vs. Finch Elementary School
Should you attend Burks Elementary School or Finch 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
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Top Rankings
Burks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Finch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Finch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
329 students
325 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6833 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5017 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
56
Grade 1 Students
62
45
Grade 2 Students
60
61
Grade 3 Students
56
63
Grade 4 Students
43
53
Grade 5 Students
54
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
65%
80%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
15%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
