Top Rankings
Burnsville Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,745 students in Burnsville Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Burnsville Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
7,745 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
512 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Burnsville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.57
# American Indian Students
48 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
572 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,771 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
10%
# Black Students
2,312 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
30%
12%
# White Students
2,418 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
31%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
609 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
368
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
598
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
586
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
582
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
540
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
540
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
492
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
497
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
541
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
493
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
589
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
554
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
624
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
741
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,336 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,144 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,336
$17,887
Spending / Student
$18,144
$18,614
Best Burnsville Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harriet Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14400 O'connell Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Gideon Pond Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 E 130th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
William Byrne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11608 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Burnsville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,126 students
Rank: #55.
Rahn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4424 Sandstone Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13875 Glendale Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3800
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13955 Glendale Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Rank: #88.
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #99.
Vista View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13109 County Rd 5
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
Edward Neill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13409 Upton Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
Burnsville Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2140 Diffley Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4020
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #1212.
Sky Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3700
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bes Transition Program
Special Education School
Diamondhead Education Center,
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6261
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6261
Grades: 12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burnsville Area Learning Center
Alternative School
200 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4150
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burnsville Sr High Extended Day Pro
Alternative School
2140 Diffley Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4112
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4112
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 W. Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Program & Services
Special Education School
202 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learners Center
Alternative School
200 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6083
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6083
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2900
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2900
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2900
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burnsville Public School District?
Burnsville Public School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,745 students.
What is the rank of Burnsville Public School District?
Burnsville Public School District is ranked #351 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville Public School District?
31% of Burnsville Public School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burnsville Public School District?
Burnsville Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Burnsville Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,144 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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