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Burlington City Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,779 students in Burlington City Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Burlington City Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,779 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burlington City Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#603 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
23%
35%
% Black
48%
14%
% White
21%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,916 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,470
$27,031
Spending / Student
$24,916
$25,924
Best Burlington City Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blue Devil Way
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5800
Gr: 7-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5834
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5834
Gr: 3-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
315 Barclay St
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5859
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5859
Gr: K-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
250 Farner Avenue
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5854
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 387-5854
Gr: PK-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington City Public School District?
Burlington City Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,779 students.
What is the rank of Burlington City Public School District?
Burlington City Public School District is ranked #597 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (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 New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington City Public School District?
48% of Burlington City Public School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington City Public School District?
Burlington City Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Burlington City Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,916 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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