STEAM Academy @ Burke

www.erusd.org

538 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

STEAM Academy @ Burke, located in Pico Rivera, California, is a specialized elementary school within the El Rancho Unified School District that places a heavy emphasis on an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum. The school’s name highlights its core educational philosophy: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). By blending these disciplines, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students to solve real-world problems in an increasingly technology-driven global society.

The school is designed to move beyond traditional textbook learning by utilizing hands-on projects and innovative technology to engage students. Its environment encourages pupils to act as explorers and creators, often utilizing dedicated lab spaces and collaborative classrooms to bring complex concepts to life. By focusing on a holistic approach that bridges technical rigor with artistic expression, STEAM Academy @ Burke strives to equip its diverse student body with the essential skills—such as adaptability and logical reasoning—needed for future academic success and lifelong learning.

538

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEAM Academy @ Burke
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	517
Black	2
Asian	11
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
517 (96.1 %)
Asian
11 (2.0 %)
White
6 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	El Rancho Unified
Phone:	(562)801-7590
Website:	http://www.erusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 196

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 166