For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 862 students in Burlington, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Burlington, MA is Marshall Simonds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Simonds Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 270-1781
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burlington, MA include Marshall Simonds Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
1 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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