Burlington City Public School District
School District · Burlington, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,878
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,878
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Burlington City Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burlington City Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
Burlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burlington City High School
Burlington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#237 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,826
+$1,217 vs New Jersey median
District size
1,878 students
Typical than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in Burlington City Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilbur Watts Intermediate School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Burlington City High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burlington City Public School District
Burlington City Public School District is a Burlington, New Jersey school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,878 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. District-level spending was $26,826 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Burlington City Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wilbur Watts Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Burlington City Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 25.4% and ELA proficiency of 37.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Burlington City Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burlington City Public School District with test data.
Schools in Burlington City Public School District
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Burlington
- Total Enrollment
- 1,878
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- District spending per student
- $26,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burlington City Public School District?
Burlington City Public School District has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burlington City Public School District?
The average composite rating for Burlington City Public School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Burlington City Public School District?
Burlington City Public School District's district-level spending was $26,826 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burlington City Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burlington City Public School District is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burlington City Public School District?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Burlington City Public School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Burlington City Public School District?
Across schools in Burlington City Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burlington City Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Burlington City Public School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey 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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