Burleson ISD School District
School District · Burleson, Texas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
19
10 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
19
10 elem, 3 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Burleson ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burleson ISD 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.
Steam Middle
Burleson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Academy at Nola Dunn
Burleson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Richard Bransom EL
Burleson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#475 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above 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 #475 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Burleson ISD's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Steam Middle (8.0/10), Academy at Nola Dunn (7.3/10), and Richard Bransom EL (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Academy at Nola Dunn | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Richard Bransom EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Judy Hajek EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Mound EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | William Stribling EL | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Burleson Collegiate H S | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ann Brock EL at Oak Grove | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Frazier EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Irene Clinkscale EL | 6.9 / 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. The district invests $10,162 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Burleson ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Steam Middle, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Burleson ISD students show an average math proficiency of 63.2% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Burleson
- Total Enrollment
- 12,718
- Teachers (FTE)
- 841
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Burleson ISD?
Burleson ISD spends $10,162 per student per year.
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 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Burleson ISD?
Across schools in Burleson ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. 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 6.4/10 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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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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