For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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