Burgess Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 45 Burgess School Rd
       Sturbridge, MA  01566-0027


(508) 347-7041

District: Sturbridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,075 Help


Students who attend Burgess Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tantasqua Regional Junior High
High:    Tantasqua Regional Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  902

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.6%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Compare Details Burgess Elementary ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burgess Elementary is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burgess Elementary is $17,075.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burgess Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Burgess Elementary 362nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Burgess Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Sturbridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturbridge 152nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burgess Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.82 293rd 884 66.9%
2004 72.93 255th 882 71.1%
2005 77.75 206th 887 76.8%
2006 67.20 293rd 911 67.8%
2007 65.49 332nd 911 63.6%
2008 64.53 340th 908 62.6%
2009 68.79 303rd 909 66.7%
2010 64.82 349th 920 62.1%
2011 72.47 277th 924 70.0%
2012 69.39 312th 930 66.5%
2013 74.72 235th 928 74.7%
2014 73.54 244th 926 73.7%
2015 79.21 172nd 914 81.2%
2016 67.65 296th 932 68.2%
2017 71.88 253rd 938 73.0%
2018 73.91 239th 934 74.4%
2019 75.20 228th 942 75.8%
2021 73.43 241st 936 74.3%
2022 68.31 291st 932 68.8%
2023 65.76 315th 928 66.1%
2024 60.47 362nd 916 60.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.45 669th 886 24.5%
2019 37.04 610th 896 31.9%
2021 45.98 464th 894 48.1%
2022 55.59 356th 905 60.7%
2023 53.24 271st 703 61.5%
2024 46.87 329th 731 55.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.07 334th 685 51.2%
2019 53.37 313th 700 55.3%
2021 61.68 214th 705 69.6%
2022 67.82 184th 772 76.2%
2023 69.54 150th 757 80.2%
2024 67.35 173rd 760 77.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.20 164th 893 81.6%
2019 72.30 232nd 902 74.3%
2021 69.17 265th 898 70.5%
2022 68.37 276th 901 69.4%
2023 67.72 289th 887 67.4%
2024 59.65 363rd 886 59.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.87 481st 656 26.7%
2019 47.70 304th 665 54.3%
2021 51.57 246th 632 61.1%
2022 50.51 282nd 672 58.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.26 269th 898 70.0%
2019 76.38 195th 907 78.5%
2021 75.08 224th 904 75.2%
2022 66.13 305th 908 66.4%
2023 60.70 353rd 896 60.6%
2024 58.78 367th 891 58.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.20 226th 925 75.6%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.82 117th 399 70.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.45 27th 379 92.9%
2023 74.59 62nd 420 85.2%
2024 67.43 83rd 446 81.4%
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Rank History for White students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.53 234th 772 69.7%
2019 67.73 227th 780 70.9%
2021 62.08 272nd 765 64.4%
2022 55.53 344th 764 55.0%
2023 53.87 354th 762 53.5%
2024 48.78 398th 753 47.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Burgess Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 703 13 9 15 3 n/a n/a 0 743
1989 748 5 9 14 3 n/a n/a 0 779
1990 808 4 8 9 3 n/a n/a 0 832
1991 849 5 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1992 857 4 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1993 869 4 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1994 872 2 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1995 902 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1996 902 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1997 837 2 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1998 837 2 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1999 762 2 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2000 775 2 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 796
2001 820 4 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 845
2002 760 13 13 31 14 n/a n/a 0 831
2003 760 13 13 31 14 n/a n/a 0 831
2004 738 15 21 29 15 n/a n/a 0 818
2005 771 13 24 32 14 n/a n/a 0 854
2006 779 3 25 35 6 n/a n/a 23 871
2007 797 6 25 29 4 n/a n/a 15 876
2008 807 6 27 30 3 n/a n/a 16 889
2009 822 7 30 39 2 1 16 0 917
2010 813 9 28 49 0 1 20 0 920
2011 836 8 18 47 0 1 29 0 939
2012 847 9 14 49 0 1 33 0 953
2013 848 7 12 47 1 1 36 0 952
2014 857 9 16 49 1 0 44 0 976
2015 863 7 13 51 3 0 46 0 983
2016 850 7 13 48 3 0 49 0 970
2017 818 5 13 42 3 0 36 0 917
2018 801 8 12 43 4 1 31 0 900
2019 763 11 14 52 4 1 42 0 887
2020 760 10 14 61 3 0 39 0 887
2021 673 8 12 56 2 0 41 0 792
2022 715 7 11 71 0 0 42 0 846
2023 717 6 13 86 0 0 54 1 877
2024 700 13 15 124 0 0 48 2 902

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burgess Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 743 n/a n/a n/a
1989 779 n/a n/a n/a
1990 832 n/a n/a n/a
1991 866 n/a n/a n/a
1992 874 n/a n/a n/a
1993 897 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 905 n/a n/a n/a
1995 924 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 924 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 862 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 866 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 783 n/a 0.0 8.2
2000 796 n/a 0.0 6.5
2001 845 n/a 0.0 9.5
2002 831 n/a n/a 15.4
2003 831 n/a n/a 15.4
2004 818 68.3 12.0 7.3
2005 854 67.2 12.7 6.9
2006 871 68.6 12.7 7.1
2007 876 67.0 13.1 6.9
2008 889 71.0 12.5 8.8
2009 917 70.0 13.1 8.8
2010 920 69.0 13.3 10.5
2011 939 54.3 17.2 10.6
2012 953 67.6 14.0 11.6
2013 952 71.1 13.3 12.4
2014 976 70.2 13.8 13.8
2015 983 68.0 14.4 18.8
2016 970 69.0 14.0 n/a
2017 917 67.0 13.6 n/a
2018 900 67.6 13.3 n/a
2019 887 70.1 12.6 n/a
2020 887 69.5 12.7 n/a
2021 792 68.5 11.5 n/a
2022 846 70.0 12.0 n/a
2023 877 73.5 11.9 n/a
2024 902 72.0 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burgess Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 743 n/a n/a n/a
1989 779 n/a n/a n/a
1990 832 n/a n/a n/a
1991 866 n/a n/a n/a
1992 874 n/a n/a n/a
1993 897 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 905 n/a n/a n/a
1995 924 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 924 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 862 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 866 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 783 n/a 0.0 8.2
2000 796 n/a 0.0 6.5
2001 845 n/a 0.0 9.5
2002 831 n/a n/a 15.4
2003 831 n/a n/a 15.4
2004 818 68.3 12.0 7.3
2005 854 67.2 12.7 6.9
2006 871 68.6 12.7 7.1
2007 876 67.0 13.1 6.9
2008 889 71.0 12.5 8.8
2009 917 70.0 13.1 8.8
2010 920 69.0 13.3 10.5
2011 939 54.3 17.2 10.6
2012 953 67.6 14.0 11.6
2013 952 71.1 13.3 12.4
2014 976 70.2 13.8 13.8
2015 983 68.0 14.4 18.8
2016 970 69.0 14.0 n/a
2017 917 67.0 13.6 n/a
2018 900 67.6 13.3 n/a
2019 887 70.1 12.6 n/a
2020 887 69.5 12.7 n/a
2021 792 68.5 11.5 n/a
2022 846 70.0 12.0 n/a
2023 877 73.5 11.9 n/a
2024 902 72.0 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burgess Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $214 (1.5%) $14,308 (98.5%) $14,522
2020 $187 (1.3%) $14,361 (98.7%) $14,548
2021 $473 (2.8%) $16,602 (97.2%) $17,074

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burgess Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 315th of 928 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burgess Elementary)7256.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sturbridge)7256.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burgess Elementary)5847.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sturbridge)5847.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burgess Elementary)6236.2
 25.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sturbridge)6236.2
 25.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burgess Elementary)7347.6
 25.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sturbridge)7347.6
 25.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burgess Elementary)6054.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sturbridge)6054.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burgess Elementary)6238.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sturbridge)6238.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Burgess Elementary)6448.7
 15.3%
   5th Grade Science (Sturbridge)6448.7
 15.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burgess Elementary)6256
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sturbridge)6256
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burgess Elementary)7366.4
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sturbridge)7366.4
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Burgess Elementary)6451.5
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sturbridge)6451.5
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Burgess Elementary)6650.5
 15.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sturbridge)6650.5
 15.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Burgess Elementary)6448.7
 15.3%
   All Grades Science (Sturbridge)6448.7
 15.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students887877
 1.1%
African American116
 45.5%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian1413
 7.1%
Hispanic5286
 65.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White763717
 6%
Two or More Races4254
 28.6%


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Students who attend Burgess Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tantasqua Regional Junior High
High : Tantasqua Regional Senior High

Burgess Elementary ranks 362nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 902 students attended Burgess Elementary.

Students at Burgess Elementary are 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.


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