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Burris Laboratory School District

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Muncie, IN 47306
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Burris Laboratory School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 676 students in Burris Laboratory School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Burris Laboratory School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,916 Schools
# Students
676 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Burris Laboratory School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#37 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
52%
39%
57%
41%
60-64%
34%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
71%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,842 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,913 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,842
$13,125
Spending / Student
$9,913
$12,758

Best Burris Laboratory School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burris Laboratory School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Gr: K-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burris Laboratory School District?
Burris Laboratory School District manages 1 public schools serving 676 students.
What is the rank of Burris Laboratory School District?
Burris Laboratory School District is ranked #38 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burris Laboratory School District?
71% of Burris Laboratory School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burris Laboratory School District?
Burris Laboratory School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Burris Laboratory School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,913 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 676 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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