For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 471 students in Burlington, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Burlington, IA is Edward Stone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Burlington, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 29%
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, IA include Edward Stone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
1 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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