Top Rankings
Burlington Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,914 students in Burlington Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Burlington Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
2,914 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Burlington Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
390 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
14%
# Black Students
39 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
2,338 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
80%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
155
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
168
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
185
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
282
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,968 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,040 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,968
$16,831
Spending / Student
$24,040
$16,804
Best Burlington Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winkler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34150 Fulton St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Lyons Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1622 Mill St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-5380
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Edward G Dyer School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Kendrick Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
248 Kendall Street
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Waller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Gardner Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Nettie E Karcher School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mccanna Pkwy
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,914 students.
What is the rank of Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District is ranked #140 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 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 Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington Area School District?
80% of Burlington Area School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington Area School District?
Burlington Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Burlington Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,040 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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