Serving 959 students in grades 5-8, Burnet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 959 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Burnet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burnet Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burnet Middle School is ranked #1609 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Burnet Middle School often compared to?
Burnet Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kawameeh Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Burnet Middle School?
959 students attend Burnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Burnet Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnet Middle School?
Burnet Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burnet Middle School offer ?
Burnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Burnet Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 959 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
