Top Rankings
Burbank Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,295 students in Burbank Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Burbank Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,374 Schools
# Students
14,295 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
624 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Burbank Unified School District, which is ranked #345 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#244 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
26 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,248 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,697 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
56%
# Black Students
336 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
6,778 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
48%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,177 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,125
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
897
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
957
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
964
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
945
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,075
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
990
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,098
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,133
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,321
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,288
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,222
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,280
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,562 is higher than the state median of $14,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,634 is less than the state median of $13,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$208 MM
$7 MM
Spending
$195 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,562
$14,448
Spending / Student
$13,634
$13,834
Best Burbank Unified School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burbank High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
902 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-5100
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,459 students
Rank: #22.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 N. Cordova St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4668
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4668
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 N. Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-4635
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-4635
Grades: K-5
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2110 W. Chestnut St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4644
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4644
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Burroughs High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4777
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,338 students
Rank: #66.
Burbank Unified Independent Learning (Buila)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3715 Allan Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #77.
R. L. Stevenson Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Oak St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5522
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5522
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #88.
Ralph Emerson Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 E. Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5419
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5419
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #99.
Bret Harte Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5533
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5533
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #1010.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 W. Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5385
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5385
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 E. Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5460
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5460
Grades: K-5
| 748 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Providencia Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N. Ontario St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5470
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5470
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1313.
Monterey High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5455
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1414.
William Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 W. Valencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5477
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5477
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1515.
George Washington Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2322 N. Lincoln St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5550
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5550
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burbank Usd Community Day
Alternative School
223 E. Santa Anita Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4693
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4693
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 S. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4622
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: n/an/a
1111 N. Kenneth Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5320
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 1,374 students
Rank: n/an/a
3700 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4646
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-4646
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: n/an/a
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4677
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4677
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burbank Unified School District?
Burbank Unified School District manages 21 public schools serving 14,295 students.
What is the rank of Burbank Unified School District?
Burbank Unified School District is ranked #345 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California 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 Burbank Unified School District?
48% of Burbank Unified School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burbank Unified School District?
Burbank Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Burbank Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,634 is less than the state median of $13,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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