Rank
54
B+
Burlington
5 schools · 1 high school · 4 elementary schools · Burlington
Burlington is a suburban community located about 15 miles northwest of Boston, home to a public school district that serves approximately 3,500 students across four elementary schools and one high school. With an average single-family assessed value of around $820,000, Burlington represents a solidly middle-to-upper-class suburb with a per capita income of $64,132. The district ranks #54 statewide and maintains a 92.9% graduation rate, with Burlington High School serving as the district's sole secondary institution. Historically, Burlington played a significant role as a transportation hub during the early railroad era and remains a well-established residential community with convenient access to Boston.
Avg MCAS ELA
59.8%
#89 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
61.6%
#64 of 326
Avg SAT
1,181
#60 of 290
Attendance
94.2%
#144 of 328
Graduation Rate
92.9%
#178 of 288
AP Pass Rate
76.9%
#111 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,732
#42 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$106,851
#43 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 58% | 62% | — | 504 | 290 |
| Grade 4 | 45% | 51% | — | 498 | 279 |
| Grade 5 | 46% | 47% | 52% | 498 | 276 |
| Grade 6 | 47% | 49% | — | 499 | 282 |
| Grade 7 | 56% | 57% | — | 503 | 279 |
| Grade 8 | 59% | 52% | 40% | 503 | 289 |
| Grade 10 | 59% | 53% | 58% | 503 | 233 |
| HS Science | — | — | 47% | 499 | 244 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 57%
Asian: 19.1%
Hispanic: 10.8%
Black: 8.6%
Multi-Race: 4.2%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 50%Male: 49.9%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Burlington
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
93
B
Burlington High
SAT
1,181
ELA
62%
Math
55%
Grad
92.9%
93
B
Burlington High
1,181
62%
55%
76.9%
92.9%
Elementary Schools in Burlington
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
119
A-
Pine Glen Elementary
ELA
64%
Math
70%
Attend.
94.4%
Class
15
119
A-
Pine Glen Elementary
64%
70%
94.4%
15
189
B+
Francis Wyman Elementary
ELA
57%
Math
63%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
17
189
B+
Francis Wyman Elementary
57%
63%
94.6%
17
219
B+
Fox Hill
ELA
56%
Math
63%
Attend.
94.8%
Class
17
219
B+
Fox Hill
56%
63%
94.8%
17
54
B+
Memorial
ELA
75%
Math
71%
Attend.
99%
Class
21
54
B+
Memorial
75%
71%
99%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#144 of 328Attendance Rate94.2%
Avg Days Absent10
Chronically Absent (10%+)14.3%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2.9%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#42 of 325In-District Per Pupil$25,102
Total Per Pupil$27,732
Total FTE Students3,650
Teacher Salaries
#43 of 325Average Salary$106,851
Teacher FTE Count327
Salary vs. Town Income1.7x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.7x the town's per capita income ($64,132). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#86 of 327Avg Class Size16
English Learners11.2%
Students w/ Disabilities13.4%
Total Students3,592
Staffing & Retention
#195 of 327Teacher Retention86.5%
Principal Retention85.7%
Total Teachers341
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Burlington
Avg Assessed Value
$820,280
#62 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,128
Income Per Capita
$64,132
#80 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#159
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate0.87%
Tax as % of Income11.11%(below avg)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$223.8M+2.91% levy growth(strong)
Residential$58.6M
Commercial/Industrial$165.2M
Residential Share10.76%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 5.4% (2.5% base + 2.91% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (10.76%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$27.9M14.1% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $198.4M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 3,330(87.0%)
Vocational: 118(3.1%)
Charter: 4(0.1%)
Private: 281(7.3%)
Home School: 29(0.8%)
Total: 3,829