Top Rankings
Burlington Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,334 students in Burlington Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Burlington Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
3,334 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Burlington Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Graduation Rate
74%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.46
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
253 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
585 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%
# White Students
2,055 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
62%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
406 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
193
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
249
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
222
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
232
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
292
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,303 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,173 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,303
$16,361
Spending / Student
$16,173
$15,938
Best Burlington Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Sunnyside Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Grades: K-4
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
North Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Grades: K-4
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
James Wilson Grimes School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Burlington Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #66.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Grades: 5-6
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Edward Stone Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Grades: 7-8
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
Corse Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
700 South Starr Avenue
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington Comm School District?
Burlington Comm School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,334 students.
What is the rank of Burlington Comm School District?
Burlington Comm School District is ranked #322 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington Comm School District?
62% of Burlington Comm School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington Comm School District?
Burlington Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Burlington Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,173 is higher than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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