Burns Middle School

Burns Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Mobile, Alabama, serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school has an enrollment of 692 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1, with 40 full-time equivalent teachers. Burns Middle School is situated in a mid-size city, offering a diverse learning environment.

The school's MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 reflects room for academic growth, as indicated by its state ranking of 971 out of 1360 schools in Alabama. The academic performance in ELA/Reading shows 37% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, only 6% are proficient or above. The neighborhood around Burns Middle School is characterized by a median household income of $67,048 and a median home value of $188,100, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The area also has a low poverty rate of 9.6%, indicating a supportive community environment. Burns Middle School is nestled in a neighborhood that values education and provides a nurturing setting for students to grow and develop.

While current test scores at Burns Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.