Top Rankings
Burlington Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa 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 8 public schools serving 3,233 students in Burlington Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Burlington Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
3,233 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burlington Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Graduation Rate
65%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
18%
7%
% White
61%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,875 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,678 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,875
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,678
$16,042
Best Burlington Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Sunnyside Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
North Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Gr: 5-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
James Wilson Grimes School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Burlington Community High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Edward Stone Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Gr: 7-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
700 South Starr Avenue
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington Comm School District?
Burlington Comm School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,233 students.
What is the rank of Burlington Comm School District?
Burlington Comm School District is ranked #322 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (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 Iowa 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 Comm School District?
61% of Burlington Comm School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington Comm School District?
Burlington Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Burlington Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,678 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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