For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,006 students in Burlington, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WA are Bay View Elementary School and Lucille Umbarger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burlington, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15241 Josh Wilson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Grades: K-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S Skagit St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Grades: 1-8
| 600 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burlington, WA include Bay View Elementary School and Lucille Umbarger Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burlington?
2 public middle schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burlington include: Lucille Umbarger Elementary School vs. Bay View Elementary School
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