Burris Laboratory School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

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Burris Laboratory School

2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306

Top 20%

Burris Laboratory School is a kindergarten through twelfth grade public laboratory school located on the west side of Muncie, Indiana. The school is a division of Ball State University and provides University pre-service teachers an opportunity for classroom observation and practice.

Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Burris Laboratory School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 668 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
: Top 20%
: 52% (Top 30%)
: 57% (Top 20%)
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burris Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Burris Laboratory School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Burris Laboratory School
Kind	37
1	44
2	44
3	43
4	45
5	48
6	58
7	58
8	63
9	64
10	57
11	51
12	56

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Total Students

668 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School
2023	681
2022	672
2021	671
2020	669
2019	669
2018	644
2017	644
2016	630
2015	621
2014	619
2013	612
2012	612
2011	581
2010	561
2009	549
2008	537
2007	514
2006	435
2005	466

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School
2023	51
2022	48
2021	48
2020	47
2019	47
2018	41
2017	41
2016	41
2015	40
2014	42
2013	43
2012	40
2011	37
2010	39
2009	38
2008	39
2006	40
2005	41
2004	39

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Year Founded

1929

School Calendar

School Mascot

Owls

School Rankings

Burris Laboratory School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Burris Laboratory School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IN)

#297 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School
2023	#297
2022	#329
2021	#143
2019	#96
2018	#170
2017	#224
2016	#183
2015	#299
2014	#353
2013	#371
2012	#486

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52%

39%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	52%	39%	52%
2022	49%	38%	49%
2021	59%	36%	59%
2019	68%	45%	68%
2018	73%	54%	73%
2017	72%	54%	72%
2016	72%	55%	72%
2015	77%	64%	77%
2014	91%	83%	91%
2013	91%	81%	91%
2012	87%	80%	87%

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57%

41%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2022	57%	41%	57%
2021	65%	43%	65%
2019	74%	49%	74%
2018	83%	62%	73%
2017	80%	63%	80%
2016	85%	64%	85%
2015	85%	68%	85%
2014	91%	80%	91%
2013	87%	78%	87%
2012	86%	78%	86%
2011	86%	77%	86%

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60-64%

34%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2022	62%	34%	62%
2021	52%	38%	52%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

15:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	13:1	15:1	13:1
2022	14:1	15:1	14:1
2021	14:1	16:1	14:1
2020	14:1	17:1	14:1
2019	14:1	17:1	14:1
2018	16:1	17:1	16:1
2017	16:1	17:1	16:1
2016	15:1	18:1	15:1
2015	16:1	18:1	16:1
2014	15:1	17:1	15:1
2013	14:1	17:1	14:1
2012	15:1	17:1	15:1
2011	16:1	18:1	16:1
2010	14:1	17:1	14:1
2009	14:1	17:1	14:1
2008	14:1	17:1	14:1
2006	11:1	18:1	11:1
2005	11:1	18:1	11:1
2004	12:1	18:1	12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	4%	3%	4%
2022	5%	3%	5%
2021	4%	3%	4%
2020	4%	3%	4%
2019	4%	3%	4%
2018	5%	2%	5%
2017	5%	2%	5%
2016	4%	3%	4%
2015	6%	2%	6%
2014	5%	3%	5%
2013	5%	2%	5%
2012	4%	3%	4%
2011	5%	3%	5%
2010	6%	4%	7%
2009	6%	3%	7%
2008	6%	2%	6%
2007	5%	2%	5%
2005	3%	2%	3%
2004	3%	1%	3%

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Hispanic

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	4%	14%	4%
2022	4%	14%	4%
2021	5%	13%	5%
2020	3%	12%	3%
2019	3%	12%	3%
2018	2%	12%	2%
2017	2%	12%	2%
2016	3%	11%	3%
2015	2%	11%	2%
2014	2%	10%	2%
2013	3%	10%	3%
2012	3%	9%	3%
2011	3%	8%	3%
2010	3%	8%	4%
2009	4%	8%	4%
2008	3%	8%	3%
2007	3%	7%	3%
2005	1%	5%	1%
2004	1%	5%	1%

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Black

13%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	7%	13%	7%
2022	6%	13%	6%
2021	6%	13%	6%
2020	6%	13%	6%
2019	6%	13%	6%
2018	6%	12%	6%
2017	6%	12%	6%
2016	6%	12%	6%
2015	5%	12%	5%
2014	5%	12%	5%
2013	7%	12%	7%
2012	8%	12%	8%
2011	8%	12%	8%
2010	9%	13%	9%
2009	9%	13%	9%
2008	9%	13%	9%
2007	10%	13%	10%
2006	5%	13%	5%
2005	5%	12%	5%

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White

75%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	75%	64%	75%
2022	75%	65%	75%
2021	76%	66%	76%
2020	79%	67%	79%
2019	79%	67%	79%
2018	78%	69%	78%
2017	78%	69%	78%
2016	79%	69%	79%
2015	79%	70%	79%
2014	81%	71%	81%
2013	78%	72%	78%
2012	76%	72%	76%
2011	75%	73%	75%
2010	80%	75%	80%
2009	80%	76%	80%
2008	82%	77%	82%
2007	82%	78%	82%
2006	95%	80%	95%
2005	91%	81%	91%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	9%	6%	9%
2022	9%	5%	9%
2021	9%	5%	9%
2020	8%	5%	8%
2019	8%	5%	8%
2018	9%	5%	9%
2017	9%	5%	9%
2016	8%	5%	8%
2015	8%	5%	8%
2014	7%	4%	7%
2013	7%	4%	7%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.43

0.57

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	0.43	0.55	0.43
2022	0.43	0.54	0.43
2021	0.41	0.53	0.41
2020	0.37	0.52	0.37
2019	0.37	0.52	0.37
2018	0.38	0.50	0.38
2017	0.38	0.50	0.38
2016	0.37	0.50	0.37
2015	0.37	0.49	0.37
2014	0.34	0.47	0.34
2013	0.39	0.46	0.38
2012	0.41	0.46	0.41
2011	0.43	0.45	0.43
2010	0.38	0.43	0.31
2009	0.38	0.42	0.32
2008	0.35	0.41	0.30
2007	0.35	0.39	0.30
2006	0.13	0.34	0.12
2005	0.17	0.33	0.17

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≥90%

88%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	90%	88%
2022	90%	88%	90%
2021	90%	87%	90%
2020	90%	90%	90%
2019	90%	86%	90%
2018	90%	86%	90%
2017	90%	82%	90%
2016	90%	85%	90%
2015	90%	86%	90%
2014	90%	87%	90%
2013	90%	86%	90%

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Eligible for

19%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	25%	47%	25%
2022	17%	39%	17%
2021	18%	42%	18%
2020	17%	41%	17%
2019	17%	41%	17%
2018	15%	40%	15%
2017	15%	40%	15%
2016	13%	41%	13%
2015	14%	41%	14%
2014	18%	41%	18%
2013	19%	41%	19%
2012	21%	40%	21%
2011	19%	39%	19%
2010	19%	37%	19%
2009	15%	33%	15%
2008	16%	31%	16%
2007	12%	29%	12%
2006	11%	28%	11%
2005	8%	28%	8%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Burris Laboratory School	Indiana	Burris Laboratory School District
2023	3%	4%	3%
2022	6%	6%	6%
2021	5%	5%	5%
2020	8%	8%	8%
2019	8%	8%	8%
2018	10%	8%	10%
2017	10%	8%	10%
2016	8%	7%	8%
2015	6%	8%	6%
2014	6%	8%	6%
2013	7%	8%	7%
2012	6%	8%	6%
2011	8%	8%	8%
2010	11%	9%	11%
2009	11%	9%	11%
2008	8%	8%	8%
2007	9%	8%	9%
2006	9%	8%	9%
2005	7%	8%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Burris Laboratory School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Owls

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burris Laboratory School's ranking?

Burris Laboratory School is ranked #297 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.

What schools are Burris Laboratory School often compared to?

Burris Laboratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).

What is the graduation rate of Burris Laboratory School?

The graduation rate of Burris Laboratory School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.

How many students attend Burris Laboratory School?

668 students attend Burris Laboratory School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Burris Laboratory School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Burris Laboratory School?

Burris Laboratory School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.

What grades does Burris Laboratory School offer ?

Burris Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Burris Laboratory School part of?

Burris Laboratory School is part of Burris Laboratory School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 668 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
: ≥90% (Btm 50%)
: Top 20%
: 52% (Top 30%)
: 57% (Top 20%)
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education