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Burroughs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 258 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, racial diversity, and consistent high rankings within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district.
Burroughs Elementary consistently outperforms the DCPS and District of Columbia averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, 47% of 3rd graders, 33.3% of 4th graders, and 34.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to DCPS averages of 35%, 40.6%, and 38.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, Burroughs had 48.6% of 3rd graders, 24% of 4th graders, and 25.9% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to DCPS averages of 36.2%, 34.4%, and 30.6%, respectively. This academic performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools like Langdon Elementary, Bunker Hill Elementary, and Noyes Elementary, which have significantly lower proficiency rates.
Another unique aspect of Burroughs Elementary is its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to many nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of African American students. In the 2022-2023 school year, Burroughs had 19.38% White, 68.99% African American, and 10.85% Hispanic students. This diversity may provide valuable opportunities for cross-cultural learning and understanding. Additionally, Burroughs Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of DC elementary schools, with a ranking of 31 out of 126 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from District of Columbia Public Schools, a significant improvement from previous years.
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