Burbank Unified School District

1900 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506-2438
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Burbank Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,397 students in Burbank Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Burbank Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
21 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
14,397 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
623 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Burbank Unified School District, which is ranked #359 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#362 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Burbank Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burbank Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burbank Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
29%
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Burbank Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
24 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,190 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,616 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
55%
# Black Students
297 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
6,941 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
48%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,276 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,178
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
965
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
893
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
976
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
966
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
974
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,153
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,047
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,120
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,304
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,311
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,279
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,231
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,894 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Burbank Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$195 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Burbank Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,894
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Burbank Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,565
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Burbank Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Burbank Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 N. Cordova St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3150
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 N. Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-1600
Grades: K-5
| 757 students
Rank: #33.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 W. Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-0100
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
R. L. Stevenson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3333 Oak St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-5700
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2110 W. Chestnut St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-0150
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Bret Harte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-1250
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #77.
Providencia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1919 N. Ontario St.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3100
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Ralph Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 E. Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 729-1200
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2322 N. Lincoln St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-5750
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1010.
Burbank High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
902 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,447 students
Rank: #1111.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
720 E. Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 729-2050
Grades: K-5
| 770 students
Rank: #1212.
Burroughs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1920 Clark Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,305 students
Rank: #1313.
John Muir Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 N. Kenneth Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,492 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Burbank Usd Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
223 E. Santa Anita Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 729-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1616.
Luther Burbank Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 W. Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 729-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #1717.
William Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
349 W. Valencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-2000
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1818.
Dolores Huerta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 S. Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1919.
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3715 Allan Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 558-5353
Grades: K-12
| 291 students
Rank: #2020.
Monterey High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horace Mann
3401 Scott Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 729-5591
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burbank Unified School District?
Burbank Unified School District manages 21 public schools serving 14,397 students.
What is the rank of Burbank Unified School District?
Burbank Unified School District is ranked #359 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burbank Unified School District?
48% of Burbank Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burbank Unified School District?
Burbank Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Burbank Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 14,397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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