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5.6avg / 10

Burlington-Edison School District

School District · Burlington, Washington

Students: 3,336
Teachers (FTE): 204
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 3 high

Enrollment

3,336

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#180 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,773

+$3,049 vs Washington median

District size

3,336 students

Larger than Washington median

The short answer

Burlington-Edison School District ranks #180 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Burlington-Edison School District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lucille Umbarger Elementary (7.2/10), Bay View Elementary (6.2/10), and West View Elementary (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Allen Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Burlington-Edison School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Burlington-Edison School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Lucille Umbarger Elementary7.2 / 10
2Bay View Elementary6.2 / 10
3West View Elementary5.3 / 10
4Edison Elementary5.3 / 10
5Burlington Edison High School4.0 / 10
6Allen Elementary3.8 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Burlington-Edison School District

Burlington-Edison School District is a Burlington, Washington school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,336 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $20,773 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Burlington-Edison School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lucille Umbarger Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Burlington-Edison School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.3% and ELA proficiency of 44.3%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Burlington-Edison School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency36.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency44.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Burlington-Edison School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Burlington
Total Enrollment
3,336
Teachers (FTE)
204
District spending per student
$20,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Burlington-Edison School District?

Burlington-Edison School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Burlington-Edison School District?

The average composite rating for Burlington-Edison School District is 5.6/10. 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-Edison School District?

Burlington-Edison School District's district-level spending was $20,773 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-Edison School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Burlington-Edison School District is 16.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Burlington-Edison School District?

Lucille Umbarger Elementary is the highest-rated school in Burlington-Edison School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Burlington-Edison School District?

Across schools in Burlington-Edison School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Burlington-Edison School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Burlington-Edison School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington 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
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
36.3%
ELA Proficiency
44.3%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington 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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