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Burke Basic School

Elementary School · American Basic Schools Llc (79215) · Mesa, AZ

An American Basic Schools Llc (79215) charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

131 E SOUTHERN AVE, Mesa, AZ 85210

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$7,655
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at Burke Basic School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 32 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Burke Basic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,680

Median home value

$301,600

Median rent

$1,383/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

46.6%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–60.4 mi607Compare →
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.9 mi43Compare →
Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–60.9 mi515Compare →
Mesa Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.1K–80.9 mi227Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

American Basic Schools Llc (79215)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$7,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Burke Basic School is listed in American Basic Schools LLC (79215); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burke Basic School

Burke Basic School is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of American Basic Schools Llc (79215), serving approximately 685 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burke Basic School

What grades does Burke Basic School serve?

Burke Basic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Burke Basic School?

Burke Basic School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.

How does Burke Basic School rank in AZ?

Burke Basic School ranks #1,298 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Burke Basic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Burke Basic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Burke Basic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burke Basic School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Burke Basic School a charter school?

Yes, Burke Basic School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Burke Basic School a Title I school?

No, Burke Basic School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
685
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
Area population (ZIP 85210)
39,941
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
31.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85210; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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