Burlington Area School District

209 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105-1896
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Burlington Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,950 students in Burlington Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Burlington Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
2,950 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Burlington Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#149 out of 443 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Burlington Area   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burlington Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burlington Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Burlington Area   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
395 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
13%
# Black Students
44 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
2,377 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
81%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
112 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
158
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
176
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
233
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
277
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,748 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,746 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Burlington Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$70 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Burlington Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,748
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Burlington Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,746
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Burlington Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Burlington Area School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyons Center
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1622 Mill St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Winkler Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
34150 Fulton St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Cooper Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
248 Kendall Street
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Dr Edward G Dyer School
Math: 41% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 S Kendrick Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Nettie E Karcher School
Math: 35% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Burlington High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Mccanna Pkwy
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #77.
Waller Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Gardner Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
4k Community School
209 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Grades: PK
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,950 students.
What is the rank of Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District is ranked #141 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington Area School District?
81% of Burlington Area School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Burlington Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,746 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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