Of the 1,857 students who took part in the MCAS, 44.1% met the testing standard while 10.2% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Burlington Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 6.4% from the previous school year.
Burlington Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Middlesex County and has a main office in Burlington.
In the 2022-23 school year, 467,444 students took the English Language Arts test in Massachusetts with 208,943 students passing, 2.3% more than the year before.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | 49.1% | 23.6% |
| Fox Hill School | 47.8% | 8.4% |
| Francis Wyman Elementary School | 53.1% | 3.5% |
| Marshall Simonds Middle School | 42.9% | 12.4% |
| Memorial School | 42.8% | 2.5% |
| Pine Glen Elementary School | 38.6% | 7% |
