Burlington Area School District
School District · Burlington, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Burlington Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burlington Area School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Waller Elementary
Burlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Winkler Elementary
Burlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dyer Elementary
Burlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#37 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,489
$403 vs Wisconsin median
District size
2,919 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Burlington Area School District ranks #37 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Burlington Area School District's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waller Elementary (8.7/10), Winkler Elementary (8.6/10), and Dyer Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Burlington Area School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waller Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Winkler Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Dyer Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Karcher Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Cooper Montessori | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Lyons Center Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Burlington High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burlington Area School District
Burlington Area School District is a Burlington, Wisconsin school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,919 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $14,489 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Burlington Area School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waller Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Burlington Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Burlington Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burlington Area School District with test data.
Schools in Burlington Area School District
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Burlington
- Total Enrollment
- 2,919
- Teachers (FTE)
- 202
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burlington Area School District?
The average composite rating for Burlington Area School District is 7.8/10. 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 Area School District?
Burlington Area School District spends $14,489 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burlington Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burlington Area School District is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burlington Area School District?
Waller Elementary is the highest-rated school in Burlington Area School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Burlington Area School District?
Across schools in Burlington Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burlington Area School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Burlington Area School District has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin 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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