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5.9 avg / 10

Burbank Unified School District

School District · Burbank, California

Students: 14,240
Teachers (FTE): 612

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

20

11 elem, 3 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,628

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#454 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,628

$3,019 vs California median

District size

14,240 students

Much larger than California median

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 5.9/10, Burbank Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is R. L. Stevenson Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Burbank Unified students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.

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

Math Proficiency 45.8%
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ELA Proficiency 57.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Burbank Unified with test data.

District Details

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 5.9/10. 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 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Burbank Unified?

Across schools in Burbank Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. 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 5.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
45.8%
ELA Proficiency
57.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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