Excellent
#211 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 12% in state
Burns Middle School
Middle School · Dickson County · Burns, TN
A Dickson County middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
88 Bobcat TRL, Burns, TN 37029
- Math 53% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burns Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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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. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,571
Median home value
$362,100
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
92.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Dickson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 446 | Compare → |
| Dickson County Distance Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 75 | Compare → |
| Dickson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–11 | Not available | 101 | 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.
Dickson County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 17
- District spending per student
- $10,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burns Middle School is listed in Dickson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burns Middle School
Burns Middle School is a public middle school in Burns, TN, part of Dickson County, serving approximately 491 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
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 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns Middle School is 15.3:1. 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 TN?
Burns Middle School ranks #211 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Burns Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burns Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dickson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (615) 740-1860
- Area population (ZIP 37029)
- 6,737
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37029; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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