Below Average
#1070 of 1,280 schools in IA
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Middle School · Burlington Comm School District · Burlington, IA
A Burlington Comm School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3075 Sunnyside Avenue, Burlington, IA 52601
- Math 54% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aldo Leopold Intermediate 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,261/100K
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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
$57,123
Median home value
$125,500
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Notre DamePrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burlington Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is listed in Burlington Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is a public middle school in Burlington, IA, part of Burlington Comm School District, serving approximately 424 students in grades 5th-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,070 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
What grades does Aldo Leopold Intermediate School serve?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aldo Leopold Intermediate School rank in IA?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School ranks #1,070 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Aldo Leopold Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aldo Leopold Intermediate School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Aldo Leopold Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aldo Leopold Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
62.7% of students at Aldo Leopold Intermediate 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Des Moines County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (319) 752-8390
- Area population (ZIP 52601)
- 27,465
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 52601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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