Very Good
#348 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 19% in state
Burris Laboratory School
School · Burris Laboratory School · Muncie, IN
A school in Muncie, IN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2000 University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
- Math 48% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burris Laboratory School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Burris Laboratory 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,863/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muncie), 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)
College educated
100%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,348 | Compare → |
| Youth Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Muncie Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Burris Laboratory School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Burris Laboratory School is listed in Burris Laboratory School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burris Laboratory School
Burris Laboratory School is a public school in Muncie, IN, part of Burris Laboratory School, serving approximately 668 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burris Laboratory School
What grades does Burris Laboratory School serve?
Burris Laboratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Burris Laboratory School?
Burris Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burris Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burris Laboratory School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burris Laboratory School rank in IN?
Burris Laboratory School ranks #348 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Burris Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burris Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Burris Laboratory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burris Laboratory School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burris Laboratory School a charter school?
No, Burris Laboratory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burris Laboratory School a Title I school?
No, Burris Laboratory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burris Laboratory School?
24.7% of students at Burris Laboratory 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (765) 285-8600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 47306)
- 3,866
- Area median age
- 19.4
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47306; 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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