District rating: B (82/100 by Texas report card) US News+12txschools.gov+12Homes.com+12
Size & demographics: ~12,700 students, 16:1 ratio Niche
Academic performance: 81% met STAAR proficiency—above regional (77%) and state (75%) averages Homes.com+8Wikipedia+8SchoolDigger+8
Graduation/dropout: ~94% graduate on time; dropout rates around 1.5%
Recognition: One of the most diverse districts in Johnson County (#2) and top districts in DFW (#36) Reddit+2Niche+2Reddit+2
Grades: 9–11 (distinct collegiate model)
Ratings: A on Niche, 10/10 on GreatSchools
Enrollment: ~213 students
Test scores: SAT 1160, ACT 23, student–teacher 18:1 GreatSchools.org+5Homes.com+5Homes.com+5Niche+13Public School Review+13Wikipedia+13Homes.com+2Homes.com+2Homes.com+2
Grades: 9–12, ~1,780 students
Ratings: B+ Niche (avg. SAT 1140, ACT 24) hillcollege.edu+14Homes.com+14Niche+14
Proficiency: Math 50%, Reading 43%
Features: ~20 AP courses, 94% grad rate Niche+5Homes.com+5Homes.com+5
Grades: 9–12, ~2,100 students
Ratings: B Niche (avg. SAT 1120, ACT 23), 97% grad rate Homes.com+1Homes.com+1Homes.com
Notes: UIL Class 5A Spartans; recent facility updates. Wikipedia+1Public School Review+1
According to PublicSchoolReview and GreatSchools, Burleson stands out for its elementary and middle school achievements.
North Joshua Elementary
PK–5, ~711 kids, #1 ranked elementary in city, ~77% math, ~75% reading burlesontxedc.com+12Public School Review+12GreatSchools.org+12
Steam Middle School
9/10 rating, ~60% math, ~73% reading proficiency, ~578 students burlesontxedc.com+5Public School Review+5GreatSchools.org+5
Tom & Nita Nichols Middle School
~61% math, ~69% reading proficiency, ~9/10 rating Niche+13Public School Review+13GreatSchools.org+13
Academy at Nola Dunn, Judy Hajek, Mound Elementary
All top-10 elementary schools with high proficiency and A‑minus/Tier‑9 ratings txschools.gov+10Public School Review+10Public School Review+10
Game Development & Design School (GDD) — grades 6–12, strong STAAR performance, unique STEAM focus SchoolDigger+1GreatSchools.org+1
Crossroads High School — alternative high school within BISD
Joshua ISD schools (e.g., North Joshua Elementary, Tom & Nita Nichols Middle) serve some Burleson-area students Homes.com+6Homes.com+6GreatSchools.org+6SchoolDigger+8Wikipedia+8Public School Review+8
Burleson Higher Education Center (Hill College)
Collaborative campus for dual-credit and workforce training in partnership with BISD burlesontxedc.com+1hillcollege.edu+1
Burleson Collegiate High School offers on-site college courses—ideal for motivated students
Level | Schools |
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Elementary | North Joshua, Judy Hajek, Mound, Academy at Nola Dunn |
Middle | Steam Middle, Tom & Nita Nichols, GDD School |
High | Burleson Collegiate, Burleson HS, Centennial HS |
BISD shines for its balanced academic excellence, graduation rates, STAAR results, and strong college readiness paths.
Parents and regional counselors highlight:
“Burleson is solid as well.” Wikipedia+5Public School Review+5GreatSchools.org+5GreatSchools.org+3Public School Review+3GreatSchools.org+3Texas Public Schools+14Reddit+14burlesontxedc.com+14
Local reviews celebrate the strong academic culture across the district, with standout teacher quality, diverse offerings, and a supportive learning environment.
Burleson, TX offers a well-rounded educational ecosystem:
Public schools delivering strong K–12 proficiency (47–81%)
Diverse and recognized district
Specialized programs like collegiate high school and STEAM focus
Seamless link to Hill College for advanced learning
Whether you're a family moving in or simply exploring, Burleson schools provide solid, varied pathways for students of all ages.
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