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Public elementary school · Regional School District 12 · Bridgewater, Connecticut

The Burnham School

The Burnham School rates 7.1, among the strongest elementary schools in Regional School District 12, where the rated median is 5.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.1this school

7.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Regional School District 12 median is 5.0.

#375 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Regional School District 12: 3 elementary schools rated, median 5.0

The brief

A Regional School District 12 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 375 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 2 of 4 in Regional School District 12.

The Burnham School is listed in Regional School District 12, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math84%38 points above the Connecticut average of 46%38 students tested · 2025 SBAC
Reading76%26 points above the Connecticut average of 50%38 students tested · 2025 SBAC
Proficiency has held near 80% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 SBAC; 30 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.5
50% of the rating
Academics
9.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 06752; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
The Burnham School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$156,682
Median home value
$610,100
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
2.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
18
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
16
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
830/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.4Compare →
  2. The Burnham Schoolthis school
    7.1
  3. 4.7Compare →
  4. 3.9Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than The Burnham School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does The Burnham School serve?

The Burnham School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend The Burnham School?

The Burnham School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Burnham School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Burnham School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Burnham School rank in CT?

The Burnham School ranks #375 of 992 schools in CT.

What is The Burnham School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Burnham School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 The Burnham School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Burnham School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is The Burnham School a charter school?

No, The Burnham School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is The Burnham School a Title I school?

No, The Burnham School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Burnham School?

19.4% of students at The Burnham School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
72
Student-teacher ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 9
Rank in district
#2 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$32,664
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06752)
1,670
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
57.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.