Below Average
#1577 of 1,815 schools in CO
Burlington Middle School
Middle School · Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j · Burlington, CO
A Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 ROSE AVENUE, Burlington, CO 80807
- Math 16% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs CO 47% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burlington Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burlington Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,833
Median home value
$226,300
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Bound Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burlington Middle School is listed in Burlington Public School District No. RE-6J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington Middle School
Burlington Middle School is a public middle school in Burlington, CO, part of Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j, serving approximately 216 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,577 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington Middle School
What grades does Burlington Middle School serve?
Burlington Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Burlington Middle School?
Burlington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burlington Middle School rank in CO?
Burlington Middle School ranks #1,577 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Burlington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burlington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burlington Middle School a charter school?
No, Burlington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Burlington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington Middle School?
69.0% of students at Burlington Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kit Carson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (719) 346-5440
- Area population (ZIP 80807)
- 4,121
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80807; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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