Burlington School District
School District · Burlington, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,456
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Burlington?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burlington 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.
Marshall Simonds Middle
Burlington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burlington High
Burlington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Francis Wyman Elementary
Burlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#52 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,456
+$6,085 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,525 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Burlington ranks #52 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Burlington's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marshall Simonds Middle (8.7/10), Burlington High (8.0/10), and Francis Wyman Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Burlington
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Simonds Middle | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Burlington High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Francis Wyman Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Memorial | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Pine Glen Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Fox Hill | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burlington
Burlington is a Burlington, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,525 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $27,456 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Burlington is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marshall Simonds Middle, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Burlington students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Burlington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burlington with test data.
Schools in Burlington
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Burlington
- Total Enrollment
- 3,525
- Teachers (FTE)
- 328
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burlington?
Burlington has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burlington?
The average composite rating for Burlington is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Burlington?
Burlington spends $27,456 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burlington?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burlington is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burlington?
Marshall Simonds Middle is the highest-rated school in Burlington with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Burlington?
Across schools in Burlington with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burlington compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Burlington has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.7%
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Compare Burlington with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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