Burris Laboratory School
- Public
- MUNCIE, IN
Public School
Burris Laboratory School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- K-12
- MUNCIE, IN
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 72 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade C+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
68%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1200
65 responses
Average ACT
29
18 responses
AP Enrollment
39%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$36,661
National
$69,021Median Rent
$756
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$78,100
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 8 responsesPoll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 8 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
671
Free or Reduced Lunch
23%
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 8 responses75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8 responses25%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 8 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.3%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responses90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responses70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$9,253 / year
National
$12,23982%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 11 responses18%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 11 responses55%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 11 responsesSimilar Schools
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Burris Laboratory School Reviews
Rating 3.76 out of 5 72 reviews
The education has had a great change in the past couple years, starting after COVID. I believe my elementary and middle school education compared to my high school education are not on par with one another. I was an academically accelerated student who was given much opportunity to move up grades for math throughout elementary and middle school. During high school, specifically after COVID, it seemed like all of the teachers gave up and are barely teaching. Many of my classes seem pointless and not enough variety is offered. Seeing as students from the community schools around me are able to graduate high school with an associates degree, I believe that Burris does not give us that same opportunity.
Burris is a unique high school because it is part of Ball State. Classes are small, teachers really care about their students and the students' success. Administration trys to make things better for students. There are a lot of dual credit college classes available. Because Burris is part of Ball State, we have access to many other resources (pool, planetarium, dining, museum, gym), but also, I think we can be better about partnering with Ball State in other academic areas.
Burris is K-12, and they do a lot with older students mentoring younger ones, and seniors have the opportunity to take an internship as part of their school day. Burris has athletics and other club activities for students will all interests.
Overall, Burris is a good school where students know they are cared about and teachers and administrators go out of their way to support the students. I feel prepared to go to college.
Burris is K-12, and they do a lot with older students mentoring younger ones, and seniors have the opportunity to take an internship as part of their school day. Burris has athletics and other club activities for students will all interests.
Overall, Burris is a good school where students know they are cared about and teachers and administrators go out of their way to support the students. I feel prepared to go to college.
My overall experience at Burris Laboratory school has gone well. When I first started at Burris in sixth grade there where a lot of strict rules that had to be met. Over these past few years most of those rules have not been in-forced. There is a lot more freedom among the students and staff than any other school in the area. I personally like having more freedom and the ability to move at my own pace. As a whole Burris is like a family. Because we are such a small school everybody knows a little bit about everyone. It’s a very welcoming environment for all ages k-12 and I hope, when I am older to look back at my life at Burris and be glad that I went there.