Top Rankings
Burlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts 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 6 public schools serving 3,440 students in Burlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Burlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
3,440 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
312 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Burlington School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
600 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
18%
7%
# Hispanic Students
303 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
23%
# Black Students
265 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
2,110 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
61%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
277
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
277
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
276
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
249
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
234
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
211
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,279 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,599 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$94 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending (20-21)
$95 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$27,279
$23,971
Spending / Student (20-21)
$27,599
$24,732
Best Burlington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Cambridge Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1836
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1836
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Wyman Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Terrrace Hall Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1701
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1701
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Glen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine Glen Way
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1712
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1712
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Simonds Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Hill
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Hill Rd
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1791
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1791
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Memorial
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1721
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1721
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington School District?
Burlington School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,440 students.
What is the rank of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District is ranked #116 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts 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?
61% of Burlington School District students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Burlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,599 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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