For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 862 students in Burlington, MA.
The top ranked public middle school in Burlington, MA is Marshall Simonds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall Simonds Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, MA include Marshall Simonds Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
1 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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