Burroughs Elementary School

Grades:
K-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 9:10AM-3:40PM
Before school care:
Yes
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

95%

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

Students, by population (472 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    2%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • Two or more races
    8%
  • White
    81%
  • English Language Learner
    1%
  • From a Low Income Background
    8%
  • Special Education
    11%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (26 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    8%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    4%
  • Two or more races
    8%
  • White
    81%

Average student to teacher ratio

18:1

Academics

100%

Academic performance rating

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 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.

Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.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 multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.

Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 Math Reading 100% 0%

9 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2024 math proficiency - 90%

9 out of 10 students read at grade level

2024 reading proficiency - 88%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 Math Reading 100% 0%

8 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2024 math progress - 80%

9 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2024 reading progress - 87%

Climate

88%

Climate performance rating

88%

School values

MPS’s values are:
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: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & to sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes in response to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in teaching & supporting appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students.

Read the full MPS Discipline & Student Behavior Policy at: www.bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented.

Read the full MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
87% 65% 82% 93% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
97% 87% 90% 2021 2022 2023 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2020 2021 2022 2023 16 11 1 9

Equity

89%

Equity performance rating

89%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.

Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 54% From a Low Income Background City average 64% Hispanic City average 89% Two or more races City average 65% Special Education City average 92% White City average 89% All students
0% 100% City average 54% From a Low Income Background City average 64% Hispanic City average 89% Two or more races City average 65% Special Education City average 92% White City average 89% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 86% White City average 84% All students City average 67% Special Education
0% 100% City average 86% White City average 84% All students City average 67% Special Education

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 100% Asian City average 100% Two or more races City average 91% White
0% 100% City average 100% Asian City average 100% Two or more races City average 91% White

Teachers of color

19%

Students of color

18%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 75% From a Low Income Background City average 90% Hispanic City average 84% Two or more races City average 78% Special Education City average 92% White City average 90% All students
0% 100% City average 75% From a Low Income Background City average 90% Hispanic City average 84% Two or more races City average 78% Special Education City average 92% White City average 90% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 9 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 9 All students