N R Burger Middle School serves 568 students in grades 7-8.
N R Burger Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N R Burger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
N R Burger Middle School's student population of 568 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
N R Burger Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of N R Burger Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
4%
Black
88%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N R Burger Middle School's ranking?
N R Burger Middle School is ranked #487 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend N R Burger Middle School?
568 students attend N R Burger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of N R Burger Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N R Burger Middle School?
N R Burger Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does N R Burger Middle School offer ?
N R Burger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is N R Burger Middle School part of?
N R Burger Middle School is part of Hattiesburg Public School Dist School District.
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