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Burlington-Edison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,351 students in Burlington-Edison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Burlington-Edison School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
3,351 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Burlington-Edison School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
# American Indian Students
17 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
39 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,639 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
26%
# Black Students
16 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,504 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
45%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
238
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
281
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,190 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,231
$18,857
Spending / Student
$18,190
$19,309
Best Burlington-Edison School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Main St
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3375
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3375
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #33.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Bay View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15241 Josh Wilson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
West View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Victoria Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3391
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3391
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S Skagit St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Grades: 1-8
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17145 Cook Road
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3352
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3352
Grades: K-8
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Becc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
927 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington-Edison School District?
Burlington-Edison School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,351 students.
What is the rank of Burlington-Edison School District?
Burlington-Edison School District is ranked #234 out of 307 school districts in Washington (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 Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington-Edison School District?
49% of Burlington-Edison School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington-Edison School District?
Burlington-Edison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Burlington-Edison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,190 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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