Burlington Area School District
School District · Burlington, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#118 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,489
$403 vs Wisconsin median
District size
2,919 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
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 6.9/10, Burlington Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waller Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Burlington Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
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 6.9/10. 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 7.9/10.
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 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. 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 6.9/10 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 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
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.
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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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