Burlington School District

150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401-2721
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Burlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,477 students in Burlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Burlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
10 Schools
306 Schools
# Students
3,477 Students
78,642 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
7,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Burlington School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#41 out of 154 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Burlington   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burlington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burlington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burlington   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
83%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Burlington   School District and public school graduation rate of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.23
# American Indian Students
3 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
248 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
2,652 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
629 Students
2,114 Students
% Black Students
18%
3%
# White Students
2,120 Students
68,754 Students
% White Students
61%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
303 Students
3,304 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
401
8,002
# Students in K Grade:
235
5,145
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
5,342
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
5,706
# Students in 3rd Grade:
222
5,327
# Students in 4th Grade:
231
5,812
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
5,556
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
5,670
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
5,534
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
5,596
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
5,400
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
5,537
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
5,331
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
4,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,270 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,498 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$2,348 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Burlington   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$106 MM
$2,290 MM
This chart displays total spending of Burlington   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,270
$29,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Burlington   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$30,498
$29,121
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Burlington   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Burlington School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: #66.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burlington School District?
Burlington School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,477 students.
What is the rank of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District is ranked #26 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont 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 School District?
61% of Burlington School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Burlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,498 is higher than the state median of $29,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in VT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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