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#400 of 863 schools in MS

Top 46% in state

N R Burger Middle School

Middle School · Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Hattiesburg, MS

A Hattiesburg Public School Dist middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

174 WSF TATUM DRIVE, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

  • Math 52% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MS 40% (2025)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.7% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.1% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$14,215
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at N R Burger Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
40%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where N R Burger 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,697/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hattiesburg), 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

$40,287

Median home value

$120,100

Median rent

$932/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

42.6%

Poverty rate

30.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Presbyterian Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.2 mi910Compare →
Presbyterian Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3privatePK–121.2 mi909Compare →
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.9 mi591Compare →
Petal Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.17–84.2 mi680Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hattiesburg Public School Dist

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$14,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

N R Burger Middle School is listed in HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About N R Burger Middle School

N R Burger Middle School is a public middle school in Hattiesburg, MS, part of Hattiesburg Public School Dist, serving approximately 533 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about N R Burger Middle School

What grades does N R Burger Middle School serve?

N R Burger Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend N R Burger Middle School?

N R Burger Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at N R Burger Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at N R Burger Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does N R Burger Middle School rank in MS?

N R Burger Middle School ranks #400 of 863 schools in MS.

What is N R Burger Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

N R Burger Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 N R Burger Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, N R Burger Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is N R Burger Middle School a charter school?

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

Is N R Burger Middle School a Title I school?

No, N R Burger Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for N R Burger Middle School?

100.0% of students at N R Burger 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
533
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Forrest County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
Area population (ZIP 39401)
41,916
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
30.3
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 39401; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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