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#7584 of 8,552 schools in TX

Burnett EL

Elementary School · Pasadena ISD · Houston, TX

A Pasadena ISD elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11825 TEANECK DR, Houston, TX 77089

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$13,787
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Burnett EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Burnett EL 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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

$87,262

Median home value

$237,400

Median rent

$1,411/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stuchbery ELEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–41.0 mi603Compare →
Quba AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–81.2 mi60Compare →
Quba AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–81.2 mi68Compare →
Mcmasters ELEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–4Not available356Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pasadena ISD

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#62 of 66
District spending per student
$13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burnett EL is listed in PASADENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burnett EL

Burnett EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 528 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,584 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burnett EL

What grades does Burnett EL serve?

Burnett EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Burnett EL?

Burnett EL has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnett EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Burnett EL is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burnett EL rank in TX?

Burnett EL ranks #7,584 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Burnett EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Burnett EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Burnett EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnett EL has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Burnett EL a charter school?

No, Burnett EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burnett EL a Title I school?

No, Burnett EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnett EL?

87.5% of students at Burnett EL 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 77089)
56,607
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
35.1
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 77089; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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