Burns Middle School
Burns Middle School serves 843 students in grades 6-8.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Burns Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Burns Middle School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Burns Middle School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1070 out of 1263 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
60%
33%
White
28%
55%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
3 2/10/2020
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.
5 6/14/2010
There are many programs for students to get involved in
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