Top Rankings
Burlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,398 students in Burlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Burlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
10 Schools
301 Schools
# Students
3,398 Students
77,173 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
7,149 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burlington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 103 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.9%
27.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.25
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
60%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,161 is higher than the state median of $33,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,223 is higher than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$2,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$127 MM
$2,682 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,161
$33,974
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$37,223
$34,751
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Burlington School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Burlington High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington School District?
Burlington School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,398 students.
What is the rank of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District is ranked #34 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont 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 Burlington School District?
60% of Burlington School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Burlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,223 is higher than the state median of $34,751. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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