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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 Keene.

PK–2Keene ElKeene Independent School District
3–5The Summit Leadership AcademyKeene Independent School District
6–8Keene J HKeene Independent School District
9–12Keene H SKeene Independent School 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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