Burris Laboratory School

2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Burris Laboratory School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burris Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Burris Laboratory School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
672 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Burris Laboratory School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burris Laboratory School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#143 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
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59%
36%
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65%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
6%
13%
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White
75%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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≥90%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burris Laboratory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burris Laboratory School's ranking?
Burris Laboratory School is ranked #143 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burris Laboratory School?
The graduation rate of Burris Laboratory School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burris Laboratory School?
672 students attend Burris Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Burris Laboratory School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burris Laboratory School?
Burris Laboratory School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burris Laboratory School offer ?
Burris Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Burris Laboratory School part of?
Burris Laboratory School is part of Burris Laboratory School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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