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#1328 of 1,356 schools in AL
Burns Middle School
Middle School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL
A Mobile County middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6175 Girby Rd, Mobile, AL 36693
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burns Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burns Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,430/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mobile), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,580
Median home value
$199,000
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36693; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Mental Health CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Mobile Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Cottage Hill Christian Academy, LowerPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Cottage Hill Christian Academy at West CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 604 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mobile County
- Schools in district
- 92
- Rank in district
- #79 of 87
- District spending per student
- $13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burns Middle School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burns Middle School
Burns Middle School is a public middle school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 692 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burns Middle School
What grades does Burns Middle School serve?
Burns Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Burns Middle School?
Burns Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burns Middle School rank in AL?
Burns Middle School ranks #1,328 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Burns Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burns Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burns Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burns Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burns Middle School a charter school?
No, Burns Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burns Middle School a Title I school?
No, Burns Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burns Middle School?
67.2% of students at Burns Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (251) 221-2025
- Area population (ZIP 36693)
- 18,257
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36693; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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