5518 E Peabody St
Long Beach, CA 90808

My daughter transferred to Burcham at the beginning of third grade from the Torrance school district and it was at Burcham where she truly began to flourish scholastically. Mrs. Cocchi is without a doubt the most amazing teacher I have ever known and I had some wonderful instructors as a child. She's like this effervescent Mary Poppins, always pleasant, always cheering the students on. Underneath her unyielding, enthusiastic countenance belies a truly passionate individual when it comes to learning and this is revealed in the discipline and challenge she puts forth to the class. With a strong third grade year under her belt, our daughter was set for success when it came to fourth and fifth grade, all of her subsequent instructors also taking a vested interest in her progress. Mr. Eckert, the principal for most of the time she was there, was always an endless source of energy and fun for the students. Sadly, we lost him only a month into her fifth grade year due to a personal tragedy and so had a substitute for most of the year that we learned when she graduated would be permanent. While I can't speak on that principal as we really didn't get to know her well due to the circumstances and COVID, I can honestly say that our daughter's three years at Burcham laid the foundation for a burgeoning education. So thankful for the teachers here and absolutely loved the free after school WRAP program. Kept her busy physically, socially, and gave her the support she needed to complete her homework. This school deserves a higher score no doubt.

My daughter has been attending this school for 2 years now and will be entering 8th grade this fall. I love this school and everyone’s involvement for students to succeed. They do need to do repairs in the gym it’s very old! Hopefully with the fundraising money they accumulated they can work on that, as the water fountains do not work. My kids are doing indoor soccer there and that’s how I noticed the gym was not in great condition compared to other schools. Other than that the teachers and principal are very good. Mr. Steinhauser, which is the principal has done such a great job. I definitely recommend this school especially if your child has an IEP. My niece has an IEP and did great in this school.

This school has made outstanding improvements over the years. The staff and collective feeling on campus is inclusive and positive.