The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(10-11)1%
1%
Asian
(10-11)18%
11%
Hispanic
(10-11)38%
51%
Black
(10-11)24%
7%
White
(10-11)13%
27%
Hawaiian
(10-11)1%
1%
Two or more races
(10-11)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
54%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Burroughs Elementary School?
284 students attend Burroughs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Burroughs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Burroughs Elementary School offer ?
Burroughs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Burroughs Elementary School part of?
Burroughs Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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