Burns Middle School vs. Crest Middle School
Should I attend Burns Middle School or Crest Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Burns Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 930 students in grades 6-8, Crest Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
768 students
930 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1039 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
236
299
Grade 7 Students
275
310
Grade 8 Students
257
321
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
7%
% Black
16%
25%
% White
69%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%