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 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,469 students in Burlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Burlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
10 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
3,469 Students
80,149 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
6,920 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Burlington School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 100 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)42%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)49%
54%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.22
# American Indian Students
4 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
302 Students
1,701 Students
% Asian Students
9%
2%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
536 Students
2,038 Students
% Black Students
15%
3%
# White Students
2,184 Students
70,931 Students
% White Students
63%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
312 Students
2,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
382
7,552
# Students in K Grade:
250
5,676
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
5,396
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
5,715
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
5,570
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
5,648
# Students in 5th Grade:
260
5,662
# Students in 6th Grade:
231
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,336 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,299. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,568 is higher than the state median of $28,573. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$106 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,336
$29,299
Spending / Student
$30,568
$28,573
Best Burlington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Burlington Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Integrated Arts At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #77.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #99.
Sustainability At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington School District?
Burlington School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,469 students.
What is the rank of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District is ranked #23 out of 100 school districts in Vermont (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2016-2017 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?
63% of Burlington School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Burlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,568 is higher than the state median of $28,573. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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