Burroughs Elementary School
School performance rating
About
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
Burroughs offers many after-school programs including: chess, Lego Robotics, French, Spanish, Minneapolis Kids, a Rec Plus location across the parking lot, & Active Solutions (physical activities such as biking, running, skating, etc.).
Extracurriculars Offered:
Foreign Language Clubs, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend Burroughs Elementary School are not required to wear uniforms.
How to enroll
If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Students at this school
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
100%
Academic programming
Burroughs Elementary School is a community school with advanced instruction. The surrounding natural setting enriches students’ instruction in science, art, & physical fitness.
Academic Programs Offered:
STEM/STEAM
Special education programming
Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities age birth through 21 who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services. Read MPS’s full Special Education Policy: https://bit.ly/3Mul9kr.
English language learner programming
MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role played by multilingualism in achieving academic success & future careers of MPS students. Read their full Bilingual Student Education Policy: https://bit.ly/42VAq2U.
Proficiency
9 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
9 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
8 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
9 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
51%
School values
MPS values: 1) Equity, representation & anti-racism, 2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing; 3) Relationships, trust & communication; 4) Shared decision-making & voice; 5) Transparency & accountability; 6) Evidence-based strategies. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.
Discipline Policy
MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
77%
Equity vision
MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.