Burns Middle School
Tel:
(251)221-2025
- Burns Middle School serves 843 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Burns Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Burns Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Burns Middle School's student population of 843 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 843 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Burns Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Burns Middle School is 0.55, which is less 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 (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #899 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 61% | 33% |
| White | 28% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Burns Middle School is Mobile Mental Health Center (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Mobile Mental Health Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 46 students
0.7 miles
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251)661-0153 0.7 K-12 46 - Mobile Olive J Dodge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 932 students
1.8 miles
2615 Longleaf Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251)221-1195 1.8 PK-5 932 - Mobile Wc Griggs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 718 students
1.9 miles
6001 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
(251)221-1330 1.9 PK-5 718 - Mobile Kate Shepard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 610 students
3.0 miles
3980b Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251)221-1645 3.0 PK-5 610 - Mobile Sw Alabama Regional School Deafblind Special Education School
Grades: PK-5 | 45 students
3.0 miles
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251)221-5454 3.0 PK-5 45
School Reviews
| 3 There is some bullying going on my daughter tells me all the time and even if reported it doesn't stop. One teacher in particular is very rude to me and my child. - Posted by Parent - Melissa Reese |
| 5 There are many programs for students to get involved in - Posted by Student/Alumni - mrcro |
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