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Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 768 students in Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
768 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
36%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
50%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,342 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,266 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,342
$15,473
Spending / Student
$10,266
$15,791
Best Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 11th Street
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Burlington High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Mike Lounge Drive
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Burlington Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Rose Avenue
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j?
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j manages 3 public schools serving 768 students.
What is the rank of Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j?
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j is ranked #149 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j?
50% of Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j?
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,266 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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