Burlington Middle School

Burlington Public School District No. RE-6J
2600 ROSE AVENUE
BURLINGTON, CO 80807
219 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Burlington Middle School, located at 2600 Rose Avenue in Burlington, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Burlington School District RE-6J. Situated in a rural community in Kit Carson County, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. It focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students during their middle school years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to help students build foundational skills in core subjects while offering opportunities for exploration through electives and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing character development and community engagement, Burlington Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and beyond, all while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere characteristic of Eastern Colorado.
219
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    103 (47.0 %)
  • White
    102 (46.6 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burlington Public School District No. RE-6J
Phone: (719)346-5440
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 59
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 56
Gender Ratio