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Burroughs Elementary School

Burroughs Elementary School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades PK–8, rated B, with 303 students and a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 63% in English Language Arts, 40% in Science and 38% in Math.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
303
Students per teacher
10.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts63%
Science40%
Math38%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic91%
Black4%
White3%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
92%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-29.2%
Prior-year enrollment
428

Homes assigned to this school

832 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Burroughs Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
3542 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Phone
(773) 535-7226
Website
cps.edu
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993000637
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School district

Chicago Public School District 299

District rating
C+
Schools
643
Students
324,130
Spending per student
$21,421
Teachers (FTE)
23,532
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Burroughs Elementary School

How is Burroughs Elementary School rated?

Burroughs Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Chicago Public School District 299 is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Burroughs Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Burroughs Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 63% in English Language Arts, 40% in Science and 38% in Math.

What grades does Burroughs Elementary School serve?

Burroughs Elementary School serves grades PK–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Burroughs Elementary School?

303 students attend Burroughs Elementary School, down from 428 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Burroughs Elementary School?

TopHap matches 832 residential properties to Burroughs Elementary School in and around Chicago. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Burroughs Elementary School in?

Burroughs Elementary School is part of Chicago Public School District 299, which reports 643 schools, 324,130 students and $21,421 of spending per student.