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Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Summary:

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is a public middle school in Burlington, Kansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 247 students. The school is part of the Burlington school district, which is ranked 126 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11 students per teacher and per-student spending that is higher than the state average, its academic performance has been consistently below the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades over the past few years. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 29.48%, compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 25.63%, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 101 out of 367 Kansas middle schools in 2020-2021 to 177 out of 362 in 2023-2024. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 47.37% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to these academic challenges.

In comparison, the closest nearby school, Southern Coffey County Middle School, located about 10 miles away in LeRoy, Kansas, has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science well below the state averages. Southern Coffey County Middle School also has a much higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 faces some challenges, it also has strengths, such as its relatively strong performance in Science and its low student-teacher ratio, which could be leveraged to drive improvements and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 720 Cross St.
       Burlington, KS  66839

(620) 364-2156

District: Burlington

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,547 Help


Students who attend Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 usually attend:

High:    Burlington High

Feeder schools for Burlington Middle School 5 - 8:

Elementary:    Burlington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks better than 51.1% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is $12,547.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 177th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Burlington:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington 126th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

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Rank History for all students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 65.33 125th 342 63.5%
2013 69.70 97th 355 72.7%
2015 66.00 89th 368 75.8%
2016 66.55 84th 343 75.5%
2017 66.33 80th 358 77.7%
2018 61.19 102nd 350 70.9%
2019 54.76 138th 368 62.5%
2021 62.32 101st 367 72.5%
2022 53.40 133rd 368 63.9%
2023 51.42 139th 362 61.6%
2024 43.65 177th 362 51.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.35 94th 132 28.8%
2019 65.35 33rd 157 79.0%
2021 59.24 38th 160 76.3%
2023 37.20 107th 178 39.9%
2024 47.50 76th 164 53.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.30 76th 255 70.2%
2019 62.29 69th 270 74.4%
2021 61.58 73rd 275 73.5%
2022 40.38 158th 270 41.5%
2023 41.77 167th 300 44.3%
2024 41.64 166th 296 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.83 85th 275 69.1%
2019 49.35 137th 294 53.4%
2021 55.57 102nd 313 67.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.35 94th 132 28.8%
2019 65.35 33rd 157 79.0%
2021 59.24 38th 160 76.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.99 91st 280 67.5%
2019 56.49 106th 301 64.8%
2021 64.56 77th 308 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.76 101st 333 69.7%
2019 54.36 126th 344 63.4%
2021 55.41 119th 349 65.9%
2022 46.77 162nd 349 53.6%
2023 41.44 192nd 349 45.0%
2024 36.09 216th 347 37.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 245 3 1 15 1 0 9 0 274
2012 250 1 0 11 0 0 8 0 270
2013 244 1 0 15 2 0 11 0 273
2014 239 3 0 18 4 0 10 0 274
2015 255 3 0 14 4 0 8 0 284
2016 244 2 0 12 6 1 9 0 274
2017 251 2 0 8 4 0 10 0 275
2018 251 1 0 9 4 0 8 0 273
2019 223 0 0 9 3 0 13 0 248
2020 228 0 0 11 1 0 16 0 256
2021 205 0 1 6 2 0 21 0 235
2022 220 1 1 11 1 0 21 0 255
2023 214 0 2 13 1 0 17 0 247
2024 214 0 3 13 0 0 17 0 247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 274 20.2 13.5 47.4
2012 270 21.7 12.4 42.2
2013 273 22.2 12.2 42.1
2014 274 22.0 12.4 40.9
2015 284 23.0 12.3 35.2
2016 274 21.0 13.0 38.7
2017 275 21.9 12.5 39.3
2018 273 23.1 11.7 42.1
2019 248 23.2 10.6 44.4
2020 256 23.6 10.8 44.9
2021 235 22.4 10.4 46
2022 255 22.1 11.5 46.7
2023 247 22.3 11.0 47.4
2024 247 21.7 11.3 49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 274 20.2 13.5 47.4
2012 270 21.7 12.4 42.2
2013 273 22.2 12.2 42.1
2014 274 22.0 12.4 40.9
2015 284 23.0 12.3 35.2
2016 274 21.0 13.0 38.7
2017 275 21.9 12.5 39.3
2018 273 23.1 11.7 42.1
2019 248 23.2 10.6 44.4
2020 256 23.6 10.8 44.9
2021 235 22.4 10.4 46
2022 255 22.1 11.5 46.7
2023 247 22.3 11.0 47.4
2024 247 21.7 11.3 49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (2.7%) $12,214 (97.3%) $12,547

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 138th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 139th of 362 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)42.649.1
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)42.649.1
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)39.322.8
 16.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)39.322.8
 16.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)49.252.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Burlington)49.252.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)40.334.3
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)40.334.3
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)33.320.9
 12.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)33.320.9
 12.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)42.530.3
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)42.530.3
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)3731.8
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)3731.8
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)21.225.4
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)21.225.4
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)5.810.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)5.810.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Burlington Middle School 5 - 8)38.536.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Burlington)38.536.4
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students248247
 0.4%
African American00
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian02
Hispanic913
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White223214
 4%
Two or More Races1317
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%47.4%
 3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Students at Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Burlington Middle School 5 - 8.

Students who attend Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 usually go on to attend Burlington High

Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks 177th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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