Burbank Unified School District
School District · Burbank, California
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Evaluating Burbank Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burbank Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
R. L. Stevenson Elementary
Burbank · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Walt Disney Elementary
Burbank · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Burbank · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#295 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,628
$3,019 vs California median
District size
14,240 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Burbank Unified ranks #295 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Burbank Unified's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are R. L. Stevenson Elementary (7.9/10), Walt Disney Elementary (7.6/10), and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Burbank Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Burbank Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Burbank Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. L. Stevenson Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Walt Disney Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Theodore Roosevelt Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | George Washington Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Bret Harte Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Thomas Edison Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Burroughs High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Providencia Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | John Muir Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burbank Unified
Burbank Unified is a Burbank, California school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 14,240 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1. The district invests $14,628 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Burbank Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is R. L. Stevenson Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Burbank Unified students show an average math proficiency of 50.2% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Burbank Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burbank Unified with test data.
Schools in Burbank Unified
20 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Burbank
- Total Enrollment
- 14,240
- Teachers (FTE)
- 612
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burbank Unified?
Burbank Unified has 20 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burbank Unified?
The average composite rating for Burbank Unified is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Burbank Unified?
Burbank Unified spends $14,628 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burbank Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burbank Unified is 23.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burbank Unified?
R. L. Stevenson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Burbank Unified with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Burbank Unified?
Across schools in Burbank Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burbank Unified compare to other districts in California?
Burbank Unified has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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