Serving 216 students in grades 5-8, Burlington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlington Middle School's student population of 216 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Do the Right Thing
School Rankings
Burlington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington Middle School's ranking?
Burlington Middle School is ranked #1524 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Burlington Middle School?
216 students attend Burlington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Burlington Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burlington Middle School?
Burlington Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burlington Middle School offer ?
Burlington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burlington Middle School part of?
Burlington Middle School is part of Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j.
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