Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Burnet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burnet Middle School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burnet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burnet Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5836 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burnet Middle School's ranking?
Burnet Middle School is ranked #5836 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Burnet Middle School?
751 students attend Burnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Burnet Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnet Middle School?
Burnet Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Burnet CISD School District.
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