Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Burns Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Burns Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burns Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Burns Middle School?
710 students attend Burns Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Burns Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Middle School?
Burns Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burns Middle School offer ?
Burns Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Burns Middle School part of?
There is some bullying going on my daughter tells me all the time and even if reported it doesn't stop. One teacher in particular is very rude to me and my child.
- Posted by Parent - Melissa Reese
56/14/2010
There are many programs for students to get involved in
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mrcro
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