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Burleson Independent School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Burleson, Cross Timber and Briaroaks.

Students
12,759
Schools
20
Spent per student
$11,085
TX $12,815
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Debt
$260.7M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Burleson Independent School District

  • School Grade B: better than 60% of Texas districts
  • Spends 13% less per student than the TX average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Debt of $260.7M, about $20,435 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Cross Timber.

PK–515 elementary schoolsJoshua Independent School District
6–86 middle schoolsThis district
9–125 high schoolsThis district

Test scores vs. TX

2020–21
Math proficiency41%
State average 36.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)94%
State average 90.2%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$11,085 per student · 13% below TX
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 36%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 50%State 44%Federal 7%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
12,547’20
12,746’21
12,865’22
12,718’23
12,759’24

About steady.

Students
White 54%Hispanic 30%Black 10%Two or more races 5%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

20 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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