Burris Laboratory School is a kindergarten through twelfth grade public laboratory school located on the west side of Muncie, Indiana. The school is a division of Ball State University and provides University pre-service teachers an opportunity for classroom observation and practice.
Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Burris Laboratory School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burris Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Burris Laboratory School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Rankings
Burris Laboratory School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burris Laboratory School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burris Laboratory School's ranking?
Burris Laboratory School is ranked #329 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Burris Laboratory School often compared to?
Burris Laboratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burris Laboratory School?
The graduation rate of Burris Laboratory School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Burris Laboratory School?
668 students attend Burris Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Burris Laboratory School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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?
Burris Laboratory School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burris Laboratory School offer ?
Burris Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burris Laboratory School part of?
Burris Laboratory School is part of Burris Laboratory School District.
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