Serving 247 students in grades 5-8, Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
247 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
5%
22%

Black
n/a
7%

White
87%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington Middle School 5 - 8's ranking?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is ranked #763 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Burlington Middle School 5 - 8?
247 students attend Burlington Middle School 5 - 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burlington Middle School 5 - 8?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 offer ?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 part of?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is part of Burlington School District.
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