Serving 432 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burks Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
I am a LEADER and I will SOAR
School Rankings
Burks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burks Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6143 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
70%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
14%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burks Elementary School's ranking?
Burks Elementary School is ranked #6143 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Burks Elementary School often compared to?
Burks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Burks Elementary School?
432 students attend Burks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Burks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burks Elementary School?
Burks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burks Elementary School offer ?
Burks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Burks Elementary School part of?
Burks Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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