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Burncoat Middle School

Middle School · Worcester

135 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606

Enrollment

684

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

6.6

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#800 of 1,793

In Worcester

#13 of 48

public schools

In district

#11 of 45

Worcester

Academic growth

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Burncoat Middle School

6.6/10

Middle School in Worcester · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Burncoat Senior High

6.0/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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4.0/10

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About Burncoat Middle School

Burncoat Middle School is a public middle school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester. Burncoat Middle School serves approximately 684 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Burncoat Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #800 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Burncoat Middle School show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 6.6
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

32% of students at Burncoat Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,553
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Burncoat Middle School — Students at Burncoat Middle School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 27.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.4% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 36.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.4% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
41%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
29.5%
ELA
35.5%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
19.8%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
25.3%
ELA
32.3%
2023
Math
23.3%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
25.3%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
30%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.

How Burncoat Middle School Compares

See how Burncoat Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
55th percentile in MA
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
8.6/10
Excellent
Environment
4.0/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
52 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
32.3%

Location

135 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Burncoat Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER (rated 7.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Forest Grove Middle (rated 5.6/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Worcester, see our Worcester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Burncoat Senior High Worcester 0.1 mi 6.0
Wawecus Road School Worcester 0.4 mi 4.0
Thorndyke Road Worcester 0.4 mi 4.8
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Worcester 0.9 mi 8.2
Worcester Arts Magnet School Worcester 0.9 mi 4.9
Lincoln Street Worcester 1.0 mi 6.5
Ma Academy for Math and Science School Worcester 1.5 mi 9.0
Worcester Technical High Worcester 1.5 mi 5.9
NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER Worcester 1.6 mi 7.2
Clark St Community Worcester 1.4 mi 6.8
ALHUDA ACADEMY Worcester 1.5 mi 8.7
Forest Grove Middle Worcester 1.3 mi 5.6
Belmont Street Community Worcester 1.7 mi 6.4
Burncoat Street Worcester 1.7 mi 3.9
Francis J McGrath Elementary Worcester 1.4 mi 4.2
BANCROFT SCHOOL Worcester 1.4 mi 7.3
VENERINI ACADEMY Worcester 1.9 mi 5.6
City View Worcester 2.1 mi 4.6
Norrback Avenue Worcester 2.1 mi 4.1
Nelson Place Worcester 1.6 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01606 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,537

Median Home Value

$343,700

Median Rent

$1,615/mo

Population

22,269

College Educated

42.3%

Homeownership

68.6%

Avg Commute

25.6 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

39.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Burncoat Middle School

What grades does Burncoat Middle School serve?

Burncoat Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Burncoat Middle School?

Burncoat Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burncoat Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Burncoat Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burncoat Middle School rank in MA?

Burncoat Middle School ranks #800 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Burncoat Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Burncoat Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Burncoat Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burncoat Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Burncoat Middle School a charter school?

No, Burncoat Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burncoat Middle School a Title I school?

No, Burncoat Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
684
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%

District

Worcester
District Enrollment
24,350
Schools in District
45
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,553
District Rank
#11 of 45

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