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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 668 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,904 Schools
# Students
668 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.57
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,972 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,031 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,972
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,031
$12,815
Best Burris Laboratory School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burris Laboratory School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Gr: K-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burris Laboratory School District?
Burris Laboratory School District manages 1 public schools serving 668 students.
What is the rank of Burris Laboratory School District?
Burris Laboratory School District is ranked #37 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burris Laboratory School District?
75% of Burris Laboratory School District 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 District?
Burris Laboratory School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $10,031 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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