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#375 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 29% in state

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Middle School · Burlington · Burlington, KS

A middle school in Burlington, KS where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

301 Neosho Street, Burlington, KS 66839

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$19,836
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* 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 KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated814/100K

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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

$69,286

Median home value

$161,900

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66839; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Burlington

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$19,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is listed in Burlington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is a public middle school in Burlington, KS, part of Burlington, serving approximately 247 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

What grades does Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 serve?

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Burlington Middle School 5 - 8?

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8?

The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 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 Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 rank in KS?

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks #375 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Burlington Middle School 5 - 8's MySchoolScout rating?

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Burlington Middle School 5 - 8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 a charter school?

No, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 a Title I school?

No, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington Middle School 5 - 8?

49.8% of students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 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
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Coffey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 66839)
3,904
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
41.3
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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66839; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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