For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,037 students in Burlington, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WA are Bay View Elementary School and Lucille Umbarger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15241 Josh Wilson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 S Skagit St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Gr: K-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WA include Bay View Elementary School and Lucille Umbarger Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
2 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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