Serving 433 students in grades 6-8, Kelly A Burlison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kelly A Burlison Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Fredericktown, MO school district and encompasses approximately 345.1 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 11.6 miles, reaching up to 22.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelly A Burlison Middle School's student population of 433 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kelly A Burlison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly A Burlison Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1641 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly A Burlison Middle School's ranking?
Kelly A Burlison Middle School is ranked #1641 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kelly A Burlison Middle School?
433 students attend Kelly A Burlison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kelly A Burlison Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly A Burlison Middle School?
Kelly A Burlison Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kelly A Burlison Middle School offer ?
Kelly A Burlison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly A Burlison Middle School part of?
Kelly A Burlison Middle School is part of Fredericktown R-I School District.
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