Burlington School District
School District · Burlington, Vermont
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#14 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,946
+$7,024 vs Vermont median
District size
3,501 students
Much larger than Vermont median
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. The district invests $29,946 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Burlington School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is C. P. Smith School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Burlington School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Burlington
- Total Enrollment
- 3,501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 314
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 7.1/10. 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 School District?
Burlington School District spends $29,946 per student per year.
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?
C. P. Smith School is the highest-rated school in Burlington School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Burlington School District?
Across schools in Burlington School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. 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 7.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in VT
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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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