Burgess Elementary School

Burgess Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
45 Burgess School Rd,  Sturbridge, MA
3.7
846 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kathleen Ford-pelley
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
6.4%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
396:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.5%
White
81.8%
Hispanic
9.8%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/4/2024
This is fantastic school. My kids are excited to go and I can tell their teachers really know them and want them to succeed. The kids are kind to each other and the building is beautiful. It was definitely worth moving to Sturbridge for.
1.0 parent
10/3/2023
This school has been found to be in violation of the States placement laws regaurding special needs. This school pretends to have full "inclusion" of all students. They achieve this be removing special needs children from the building and sending them to Brimfield elementary. The principal is a hear...
5.0 parent
1/7/2015
Big school, with a very small school feeling. Plenty of opportunity for advancement. Excellent teachers.
5.0 other
6/5/2014
this school was really fun when i was little we made gingerbread houses and didnarts and crafts and on wednesday there would be a girl who would come in and do music and there were other fun stuff to like pajama movie day

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Burgess Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 located at 45 Burgess School Rd in Sturbridge, in the Sturbridge neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 846 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Burgess Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $552,549. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southbridge Academy, Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, Trinity Catholic Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sturbridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burgess Elementary School.

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