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Burris Laboratory School vs. West View Elementary School

Should you attend Burris Laboratory School or West View Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Burris Laboratory School
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
West View Elementary School
3401 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47304
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Burris Laboratory School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-5
Total Students
668 students
490 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burris Laboratory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burris Laboratory School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West View Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burris Laboratory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burris Laboratory School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burris Laboratory School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muncie Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#297 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
#1051 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burris Laboratory School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in IN)
39%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burris Laboratory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burris Laboratory School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burris Laboratory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burris Laboratory School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burris Laboratory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Burris Laboratory School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muncie Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Burris Laboratory School with the average graduation rate observed in the Burris Laboratory School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Burris Laboratory School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West View Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
37
74
Grade 1 Students
44
89
Grade 2 Students
44
88
Grade 3 Students
43
65
Grade 4 Students
45
71
Grade 5 Students
48
85
Grade 6 Students
58
-
Grade 7 Students
58
-
Grade 8 Students
63
-
Grade 9 Students
64
-
Grade 10 Students
57
-
Grade 11 Students
51
-
Grade 12 Students
56
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Burris Laboratory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burris Laboratory School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muncie Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burris Laboratory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burris Laboratory School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muncie Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burris Laboratory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burris Laboratory School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muncie Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burris Laboratory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burris Laboratory School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muncie Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burris Laboratory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burris Laboratory School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muncie Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burris Laboratory School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burris Laboratory School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muncie Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burris Laboratory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burris Laboratory School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muncie Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burris Laboratory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burris Laboratory School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muncie Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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