Burleson ISD School District
School District · Burleson, Texas
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
19
10 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
12,718
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
19
10 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
12,718
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#540 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,162
$2,806 vs Texas median
District size
12,718 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Burleson ISD ranks #540 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Burleson ISD's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Steam Middle (8.2/10), Burleson Collegiate H S (8.2/10), and Jack Taylor EL (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 74% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Burleson ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Burleson ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Burleson ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steam Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Burleson Collegiate H S | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Jack Taylor EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Game Development Design School at Burleson ISD | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Frazier EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Irene Clinkscale EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Academy at Nola Dunn | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Mound EL | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Nick Kerr Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | William Stribling EL | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burleson ISD
Burleson ISD is a Burleson, Texas school district serving 19 schools.The district educates 12,718 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $10,162 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Burleson ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Steam Middle, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Burleson ISD students show an average math proficiency of 62.2% and ELA proficiency of 67.8%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Burleson ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burleson ISD with test data.
Schools in Burleson ISD
19 schoolsElementary Schools10
Middle Schools3
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Burleson
- Total Enrollment
- 12,718
- Teachers (FTE)
- 841
- District spending per student
- $10,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burleson ISD?
Burleson ISD has 19 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burleson ISD?
The average composite rating for Burleson ISD is 6.2/10. 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 Burleson ISD?
Burleson ISD's district-level spending was $10,162 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 Burleson ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burleson ISD is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burleson ISD?
Steam Middle is the highest-rated school in Burleson ISD with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Burleson ISD?
Across schools in Burleson ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burleson ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Burleson ISD has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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