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Burnet Middle School

1000 Caldwell Avenue
Union, NJ 07083

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Burnet Middle School serves 1,022 students in grades 6-8.

Burnet Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,022 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Burnet Middle School's student population of 1,022 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

1,022 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Burnet Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Burnet Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1484 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burnet Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

41%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burnet Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

24%

31%

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Black

52%

15%

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White

13%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Burnet Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

31%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burnet Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Township Of Union School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burnet Middle School's ranking?

Burnet Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Burnet Middle School often compared to?

Burnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kawameeh Middle School by visitors of our site.

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

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Burnet Middle School?

1,022 students attend Burnet Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Burnet Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnet Middle School?

Burnet Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Burnet Middle School offer ?

Burnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Burnet Middle School part of?

Burnet Middle School is part of Township Of Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,022 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education