Burlington Middle School 5 - 8

Burlington
720 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
242 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Burlington Middle School, located at 720 Cross St. in Burlington, Kansas, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the USD 244 school district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while encouraging students to explore their interests through a balanced curriculum that bridges the transition between elementary and high school.

Beyond core academics, Burlington Middle School emphasizes community and student growth, utilizing the resources of the USD 244 district to provide essential educational opportunities. The school’s proximity and integration within the Burlington community help create a sense of continuity for families. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, or district initiatives, the official website at [usd244ks.org](http://usd244ks.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and parent-school communication.
242
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    216 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burlington
Phone: (620)364-2156
Website: http://usd244ks.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 60
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 63
Gender Ratio