Burncoat Middle School
Burncoat Middle School serves 623 students in grades 7-8.
Burncoat Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Burncoat Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Burncoat Middle School's student population of 623 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 623 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Burncoat Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Burncoat Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1489 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 20% |
| Black | 15% | 9% |
| White | 33% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Worcester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Burncoat Middle School is Burncoat Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thorndyke Road (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Worcester Burncoat Senior High School Math: 54% | Reading: 76%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,034 student10
0.0 miles
179 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300 0 9-12 1,034 - Worcester Thorndyke Road Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 381 students10
0.4 miles
30 Thorndyke Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3550 0.4 K-6 381 - Worcester Wawecus Road School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 152 students10
0.4 miles
20 Wawecus Rd
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3527 0.4 K-6 152 - Worcester Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,425 student10
0.9 miles
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400 0.9 K-12 1,425 - Worcester Worcester Arts Magnet School Math: 73% | Reading: 78%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 404 students10
0.9 miles
315 St Nicholas Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575 0.9 PK-6 404
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