Burrton Ms/hs

Burrton MS/HS is a small, rural school located in Burrton, Kansas, within Harvey County. Serving students from seventh through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 69 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1 with seven full-time equivalent teachers. Despite having room for academic growth as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and state ranking of #1207 out of 1298 schools in Kansas, Burrton MS/HS focuses on student development, offering personalized attention to each student.

Academically, the school scores an average of 19% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 13% in Math across all grade levels. The setting is very rural, with a close-knit community that supports its students’ various needs and interests beyond academics.

With an enrollment of 69 students, Burrton Ms/hs is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Burrton Ms/hs offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Burrton Ms/hs may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.