Burr District Elementary School

Burr District Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
792 Killingworth Rd,  Higganum, CT
Regional School District No. 17
3.5
302 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Eric Larson
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.9%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
710:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
White
92.1%
Hispanic
4.2%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
3/2/2016
This a decent school for the children to attend. The have been learning and enjoy going there..
5.0 parent
2/27/2014
I had 4 children that have attended Burr. Due to a job transfer we have relocated and I'm so sad my children are no longer attending. The faculty is amazing, they are caring compassionate people who want to see the children succeed.
5.0 parent
7/6/2011
I could not disagree more with the first two reviews. This school has been amazing, and both myself and the whole neighborhood loves it here. The arts and music programs are phenomenal, the teachers are caring and get the kids to enjoy school and respect their peers and teachers. PTO is well-organiz...
1.0 parent
12/24/2010
My child attended second grade at this school.We feel it was a wasted year--their english and reading program is ridiculous,the children come out more confused than when they went in. The teacher was horrible at being an "educator." Her lessons and notes etc. were wrought with misspellings, she mark...

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Burr District Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Higganum, CT, in the Haddam neighborhood, and is served by the Regional School District No. 17 in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 302 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Burr District Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Haddam-Killingworth High School, Heritage Baptist Academy, Amistad Academy, and more. Learn more about what Higganum has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burr District Elementary School.

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