W F Burns Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% statewide in 2023 at #877, showing a modest improvement from a rank of #885 in 2022 but remaining below higher–performing schools in Chambers County, Alabama.
Math proficiency was 12% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 39%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 25–29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 657 students in 2021 to 516 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 52% and 321 students (62%) eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting consistent socioeconomic challenges.
Serving grades 6 through 8, W F Burns Middle School had 516 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, which is higher than the district average and indicates larger class sizes than in some comparable Alabama middle schools.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W F Burns Middle School serves the southeast part of Valley, AL, covering an area of approximately 92.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W F Burns Middle School's student population of 545 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
W F Burns Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W F Burns Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#877 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
38%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
47%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W F Burns Middle School's ranking?
W F Burns Middle School is ranked #877 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W F Burns Middle School often compared to?
W F Burns Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John P Powell Middle School, W O Lance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W F Burns Middle School?
545 students attend W F Burns Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of W F Burns Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W F Burns Middle School?
W F Burns Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W F Burns Middle School offer ?
W F Burns Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W F Burns Middle School part of?
W F Burns Middle School is part of Chambers County School District.
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