James D. Burrus Elementary School is located at 701 E. 33rd St. The school is also known as The Hive because it's the home of the Honeybees. One of two PK-5th grade schools zoned to Independence Heights, Burrus is also a fine arts magnet school for the Houston Independent School District, the largest district in Texas.
Burrus's nickname is the Rock of Gibraltar because it's been an Independence Heights fixture since 1911, when it started as a one-room schoolhouse. Named in honor of a formerly enslaved person who became a successful educator, Burrus relocated to its present site in 1928.
The fine arts program includes band and gymnastics. After-school activities include basketball, cheerleading, and community-based mentoring.
Burrus' 300-plus students scored slightly below math performance expectations but are making acceptable progress toward reaching their math goals. Reading levels are above the state average.
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Burrus Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
701 E 33rd St,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Jessie Woods Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
52%
Male
48%
Black
65.9%
Hispanic
31.3%
White
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/14/2015
If I could give this school negative stars it would receive a -1. My son has been at Burrus since 1st grade and he is now in the fourth. Every single teacher he has had has not been proficient. This year alone he's had 3 different teachers before half of the year was up! Progress isn't reported in a...
12/11/2013
Burrus worked one on one with me and my son. I'm a single mom , any extra help is needed .The staff were more like family. Even giving kids clothes , when walfare can't help. One year someone donated Nike shoes for christmas.
6/28/2013
This information is outdated, Burrus is a preK-5th grade school with a "D" rating from the state. Test scores listed here aren't current- please post current information for parents.
7/27/2011
Burrus is a very good school. The principal is hands on and always visible. He knows the parents, students and has managed to build a positive relationship with the stakeholders in the community. Although, Burrus is a great school there is always room for improvement. There is a need for improvement...
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Attendance Zone
About Independence Heights
List Price Range
$173K - $4.9M
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$302,817
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Household Income
$59,936
% of College Grads
21.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,406 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Shepherd Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Graham Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Independence Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
McCullough Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kerr Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Garden Oaks Gazebo Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
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