Burlington School District
School District · Burlington, Vermont
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,501
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,501
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Burlington School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burlington School District 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.
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
Burlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
C. P. Smith School
Burlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
Burlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#15 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,946
+$7,024 vs Vermont median
District size
3,501 students
Much larger than Vermont median
The short answer
Burlington School District ranks #15 of 56 Vermont districts by overall school rating. Burlington School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler (8.2/10), C. P. Smith School (8.1/10), and Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 Burlington School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Burlington School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | C. P. Smith School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Edmunds Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Edmunds Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Burlington High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Champlain School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | J. J. Flynn School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burlington School District
Burlington School District is a Burlington, Vermont school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,501 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. District-level spending was $29,946 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Burlington School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Burlington School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.6% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Burlington School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burlington School District with test data.
Schools in Burlington School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Burlington
- Total Enrollment
- 3,501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 314
- District spending per student
- $29,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burlington School District?
Burlington School District has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burlington School District?
The average composite rating for Burlington School District is 7.3/10. 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 School District?
Burlington School District's district-level spending was $29,946 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 School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burlington School District is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burlington School District?
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is the highest-rated school in Burlington School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Burlington School District?
Across schools in Burlington School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burlington School District compare to other districts in Vermont?
Burlington School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Vermont 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
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, Vermont 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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