Serving 255 students in grades 5-8, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#611 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington Middle School 5 - 8's ranking?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is ranked #611 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Burlington Middle School 5 - 8?
255 students attend Burlington Middle School 5 - 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burlington Middle School 5 - 8?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 offer ?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 part of?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is part of Burlington School District.
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