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Edward Stone Middle School

Public Grades 7-8

323^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 6% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Edward Stone Middle School is a public middle school in Burlington, Iowa, serving 471 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Burlington Community School District, which is ranked 298 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edward Stone Middle School consistently performs below the state average in academic assessments, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state. The school also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.6% to 52.4% over the past few years. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Edward Stone Middle School to nearby institutions, some interesting findings emerge. Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, which is part of the same school district, also performs below the state average and has a high rate of chronic absenteeism. Fort Madison Middle School, in a different school district, performs better than Edward Stone Middle School in academic assessments but still struggles with chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Mediapolis Middle School, in a different school district, consistently outperforms Edward Stone Middle School and the state average in academic assessments and has a lower rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

452

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,000

Per pupil spending ?

56.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601

(319) 752-4393

District: Burlington Community School District

Students who attend Edward Stone Middle School usually attend:

High:

Burlington Community High School

Feeder schools for Edward Stone Middle School:

Elementary:	Black Hawk Elementary School
	James Wilson Grimes School
	North Hill Elementary School
	Sunnyside Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.6%

African American:

15.9%

Hispanic:

11.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 10th percentile in 2015 → 6th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (52% vs 74% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (52% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Iowa avg74%

323^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 10% (2015) to bottom 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

298^th of 313Burlington Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	6.7	323 of 344	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	8.2	317 of 337	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	5.8	318 of 334	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.0	326 of 337	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	3.6	314 of 324	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.8	308 of 342	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.2	269 of 318	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.3	272 of 327	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.5	283 of 343	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	18.8	314 of 349	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	24.0	291 of 337	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.0	301 of 350	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.8	262 of 349	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts64%-13 vs state

Science49%-22 vs state

Mathematics41%-33 vs state

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Schools Near Edward Stone Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edward Stone Middle School	Public	7-8	3000 Mason Rd.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 752-4393	452	30	15.0	56.6%	283 (62.6%)	72 (15.9%)	50 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.4%)	6.7	323^rd of 344 public middle schools	6.1%		8.2	317^th of 337 public middle schools	5.9%	6			55.8	71.4			39.4	41.7		48.9	$13,000	$568	$12,432
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School	Public	5-6	3075 Sunnyside	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8390	412	39	10.5	58.3%	252 (61.2%)	64 (15.5%)	27 (6.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (15.8%)								(n/a)	49.7	54.4			54.4	52.9			42.6		$15,689	$693	$14,996
Mediapolis Middle School	Public	6-8	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 394-3101	222	11	20.3	29.7%	208 (93.7%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	90.4	3^rd of 344 public middle schools	99.1%		82.1	26^th of 337 public middle schools	92.3%	23		93.9	91.4	94.2		93.9	90.1	95.7		88.4	$10,926	$142	$10,784

Frequently Asked Questions about Edward Stone Middle School

What district is Edward Stone Middle School in?

Burlington Community School District

What high school do graduates of Edward Stone Middle School attend?

Students who attend Edward Stone Middle School usually go on to attend Burlington Community High School

Is Edward Stone Middle School a good school?

Edward Stone Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Edward Stone Middle School?

Students at Edward Stone Middle School are 63% White, 16% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

How many students attend Edward Stone Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 452 students attended Edward Stone Middle School.

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