Below Average
#6488 of 8,552 schools in TX
Burnet Middle
Middle School · Burnet CISD · Burnet, TX
A Burnet CISD middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1401 N MAIN, Burnet, TX 78611
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burnet Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burnet Middle 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average606/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burnet), 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
$78,243
Median home value
$291,400
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Burnet CISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burnet Middle is listed in BURNET CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle is a public middle school in Burnet, TX, part of Burnet CISD, serving approximately 709 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,488 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burnet Middle
What grades does Burnet Middle serve?
Burnet Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Burnet Middle?
Burnet Middle has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnet Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burnet Middle rank in TX?
Burnet Middle ranks #6,488 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Burnet Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Burnet Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Burnet Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnet Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burnet Middle a charter school?
No, Burnet Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burnet Middle a Title I school?
No, Burnet Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnet Middle?
60.5% of students at Burnet Middle 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
- 709
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Burnet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (512) 756-6182
- Area population (ZIP 78611)
- 14,463
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78611; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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