Serving 475 students in grades 6-8, Burns Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burns Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Burns Middle School's student population of 475 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burns Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burns Middle School is 0.33, 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
#373 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
81%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burns Middle School's ranking?
Burns Middle School is ranked #373 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Burns Middle School?
475 students attend Burns Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Burns Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Middle School?
Burns Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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?
Burns Middle School is part of Dickson County School District.
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