Serving 46 students in grades 7-12, Burrton Middle School High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burrton MS/HS's attendance zone covers the entire Burrton, KS school district, encompassing approximately 95.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 10.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burrton Middle School High School's student population of 46 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Burrton Middle School High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burrton Middle School High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burrton Middle School High School's ranking?
Burrton Middle School High School is ranked #1006 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burrton Middle School High School?
The graduation rate of Burrton Middle School High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Burrton Middle School High School?
46 students attend Burrton Middle School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Burrton Middle School High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burrton Middle School High School?
Burrton Middle School High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burrton Middle School High School offer ?
Burrton Middle School High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burrton Middle School High School part of?
Burrton Middle School High School is part of Burrton School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Senior's Last Day
May 13, 2027 (Thursday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 20, 2027 (Thursday)
Staff - Last Day - Mandatory In Building
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
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