At a glance
Reported students
1,030
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
537
Luther Burbank Middle: 1,030 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
23.9:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 852
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Luther Burbank Middle
Luther Burbank Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Burbank. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Burbank Unified. NCES reports 1,030 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (42.8%) and White (37.9%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Luther Burbank Middle
- 1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.9%
- Hispanic42.8%
- Black2%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Burbank Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dolores Huerta Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
931 reported students
John Muir Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,353 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
758 reported students
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
730 reported students
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
591 reported students
Ralph Emerson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
548 reported students
Public schools near Luther Burbank Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores Huerta Middle Middle · Burbank Unified | 06–08 | 931 | 2.3 mi |
| John Muir Middle Middle · Burbank Unified | 06–08 | 1,353 | 2.5 mi |
| Roy Romer Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 707 | 2.6 mi |
| Walter Reed Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,580 | 2.7 mi |
| James Madison Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,148 | 3.8 mi |
| Richard E. Byrd Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 933 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Luther Burbank Middle
What grades does Luther Burbank Middle serve?
Luther Burbank Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Burbank Unified.
How many students attend Luther Burbank Middle?
Luther Burbank Middle reported 1,030 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 852 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Middle?
The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 1,030 students and 43.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Luther Burbank Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Luther Burbank Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burbank Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Luther Burbank Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Luther Burbank Middle in?
Luther Burbank Middle is part of Burbank Unified, based in Burbank, CA, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Luther Burbank Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dolores Huerta Middle (2.3 mi), John Muir Middle (2.5 mi), Roy Romer Middle (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.