Serving 504 students in grades 6-8, Burns Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burns Middle School's student population of 504 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burns Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burns Middle School is 0.36, 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
#402 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
3%
21%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burns Middle School's ranking?
Burns Middle School is ranked #402 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Burns Middle School?
504 students attend Burns Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Burns Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Middle School?
Burns Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burns Middle School offer ?
Burns Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Burns Middle School part of?
Burns Middle School is part of Dickson County School District.
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