W F Burns Middle School

Summary:

W F Burns Middle School is a public middle school located in Valley, Alabama, serving 528 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Chambers County School District, which is ranked 113 out of 137 districts in the state.

While W F Burns Middle School has a more balanced racial composition compared to nearby schools, with 47.16% White, 44.51% African American, and 6.25% Hispanic students, its performance is consistently low. The school ranks 330 out of 442 Alabama middle schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, particularly struggling with the academic achievement of Hispanic and Special Education students. Proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly below state and county averages across all grade levels, and over 62% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. With spending per student at $8,033, the school's resources appear to be limited, contributing to its declining performance over the past decade.

Compared to nearby schools like Smiths Station Junior High and Opelika Middle School, which are in higher-performing Lee County and Opelika City districts, W F Burns Middle School faces significant challenges in terms of student performance, resource allocation, and equity across different student subgroups, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 292 Johnson St
       Valley, AL  36854


(334) 756-3567

District: Chambers County

SchoolDigger Rank:
330th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,033 Help


Students who attend W F Burns Middle School usually attend:

High:    Valley High School

Feeder schools for W F Burns Middle School:

Elementary:    Bob HardingShawmut Elementary
    Fairfax Elementary School
    Huguley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.2%
African American:
44.5%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.1% Help


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Compare Details W F Burns Middle School ranks worse than 74.7% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), African American (44.5%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W F Burns Middle School is 20.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W F Burns Middle School is $8,033.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W F Burns Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks W F Burns Middle School 330th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See W F Burns Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Chambers County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambers County 113th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W F Burns Middle School

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Rank History for all students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.78 335th 407 17.7%
2005 38.98 280th 415 32.5%
2006 41.58 261st 409 36.2%
2007 36.98 284th 412 31.1%
2008 41.38 274th 417 34.3%
2009 40.01 278th 425 34.6%
2010 35.86 309th 435 29.0%
2011 33.44 316th 435 27.4%
2012 31.18 328th 436 24.8%
2013 46.11 296th 436 32.1%
2014 32.09 313th 438 28.5%
2015 35.64 284th 430 34.0%
2016 44.07 237th 432 45.1%
2017 52.78 193rd 432 55.3%
2018 39.25 271st 423 35.9%
2019 43.88 259th 437 40.7%
2021 34.50 295th 440 33.0%
2022 31.45 307th 432 28.9%
2023 31.57 314th 437 28.1%
2024 26.88 330th 442 25.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.02 72nd 106 32.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.07 133rd 195 31.8%
2018 43.90 118th 223 47.1%
2019 56.36 81st 254 68.1%
2021 56.82 73rd 274 73.4%
2022 39.83 144th 256 43.8%
2023 45.14 118th 281 58.0%
2024 19.91 266th 281 5.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.17 244th 396 38.4%
2019 43.72 237th 396 40.2%
2021 27.40 316th 415 23.9%
2022 29.43 314th 421 25.4%
2023 29.86 304th 410 25.9%
2024 28.65 324th 437 25.9%
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Rank History for Female students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.52 167th 380 56.1%
2018 40.81 243rd 392 38.0%
2019 45.17 238th 399 40.4%
2021 35.26 277th 415 33.3%
2022 30.68 310th 423 26.7%
2023 31.28 302nd 417 27.6%
2024 26.31 321st 426 24.6%
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Rank History for Male students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.48 179th 380 52.9%
2018 37.00 263rd 397 33.8%
2019 40.82 245th 399 38.6%
2021 34.01 284th 418 32.1%
2022 32.51 297th 427 30.4%
2023 32.01 298th 419 28.9%
2024 27.49 318th 428 25.7%
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Rank History for African American students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.66 61st 205 70.2%
2018 51.67 96th 247 61.1%
2019 47.33 116th 252 54.0%
2021 37.85 148th 266 44.4%
2022 37.40 158th 271 41.7%
2023 37.00 156th 263 40.7%
2024 38.47 145th 269 46.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.53 122nd 166 26.5%
2024 19.41 140th 164 14.6%
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Rank History for White students at W F Burns Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.90 125th 247 49.4%
2018 27.67 252nd 331 23.9%
2019 43.30 186th 343 45.8%
2021 35.07 240th 369 35.0%
2022 28.83 276th 376 26.6%
2023 32.45 253rd 370 31.6%
2024 23.46 307th 373 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for W F Burns Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 606 606
1989 355 210 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 320 182 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1991 281 170 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 263 185 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 451
1993 281 188 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1994 267 149 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 270 155 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 270 155 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 303 148 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 267 147 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1999 286 142 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2000 438 218 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2001 456 239 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2002 472 273 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2003 472 273 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2004 479 257 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2005 484 269 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2006 491 295 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2007 497 297 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2008 472 304 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2009 452 275 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2010 416 278 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 699
2011 438 260 2 4 1 0 0 0 705
2012 421 266 4 7 0 0 0 0 698
2013 407 252 5 11 0 1 1 0 677
2014 402 246 3 10 1 0 2 0 664
2015 380 239 2 12 1 0 12 0 646
2016 408 240 4 13 1 0 1 0 667
2017 387 228 5 17 1 0 2 0 640
2018 359 233 7 20 4 0 4 0 627
2019 341 251 3 21 2 0 3 0 621
2020 326 276 1 24 3 1 4 0 635
2021 335 285 0 30 2 1 4 0 657
2022 282 262 0 17 0 0 9 0 570
2023 249 235 0 33 0 0 11 0 528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W F Burns Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 25.0 24.2 0
1989 565 25.0 22.6 n/a
1990 503 21.0 23.9 0
1991 452 22.0 20.5 n/a
1992 451 23.0 19.6 n/a
1993 469 23.0 20.4 n/a
1994 418 23.0 18.2 n/a
1995 426 21.6 19.7 n/a
1996 426 21.6 19.7 n/a
1997 451 21.6 20.9 33
1998 415 25.3 16.4 33
1999 429 22.0 19.5 48.7
2000 656 31.0 21.2 45.9
2001 695 31.0 22.4 46.2
2002 749 33.5 22.4 51.4
2003 749 33.5 22.4 51.4
2004 741 38.4 19.3 53.2
2005 760 40.0 19.0 57.5
2006 789 37.0 21.3 59.6
2007 800 38.7 20.7 55.8
2008 779 39.6 19.7 58
2009 735 38.0 19.1 60.7
2010 699 41.4 16.8 67.7
2011 705 46.0 15.2 61.1
2012 698 41.7 16.7 62.2
2013 677 40.0 16.9 60
2014 664 32.5 20.4 62.7
2015 646 33.0 19.5 66.7
2016 667 33.0 20.2 62.4
2017 640 32.7 19.5 36.3
2018 627 32.2 19.4 62.2
2019 621 33.4 18.5 62.2
2020 635 31.5 20.1 62.2
2021 657 32.0 20.5 62.3
2022 570 28.5 20.0 62.1
2023 528 26.0 20.3 62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W F Burns Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 25.0 24.2 0
1989 565 25.0 22.6 n/a
1990 503 21.0 23.9 0
1991 452 22.0 20.5 n/a
1992 451 23.0 19.6 n/a
1993 469 23.0 20.4 n/a
1994 418 23.0 18.2 n/a
1995 426 21.6 19.7 n/a
1996 426 21.6 19.7 n/a
1997 451 21.6 20.9 33
1998 415 25.3 16.4 33
1999 429 22.0 19.5 48.7
2000 656 31.0 21.2 45.9
2001 695 31.0 22.4 46.2
2002 749 33.5 22.4 51.4
2003 749 33.5 22.4 51.4
2004 741 38.4 19.3 53.2
2005 760 40.0 19.0 57.5
2006 789 37.0 21.3 59.6
2007 800 38.7 20.7 55.8
2008 779 39.6 19.7 58
2009 735 38.0 19.1 60.7
2010 699 41.4 16.8 67.7
2011 705 46.0 15.2 61.1
2012 698 41.7 16.7 62.2
2013 677 40.0 16.9 60
2014 664 32.5 20.4 62.7
2015 646 33.0 19.5 66.7
2016 667 33.0 20.2 62.4
2017 640 32.7 19.5 36.3
2018 627 32.2 19.4 62.2
2019 621 33.4 18.5 62.2
2020 635 31.5 20.1 62.2
2021 657 32.0 20.5 62.3
2022 570 28.5 20.0 62.1
2023 528 26.0 20.3 62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W F Burns Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,242 (15.5%) $6,776 (84.4%) $8,033

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W F Burns Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 259th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 314th of 437 Middle schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (W F Burns Middle School)40.617.8
 22.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)36.416.5
 19.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (W F Burns Middle School)36.414.9
 21.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)32.512
 20.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (W F Burns Middle School)32.34.9
 27.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)29.64.5
 25.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students621528
 15%
African American251235
 6.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic2133
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White341249
 27%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%62.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions about W F Burns Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended W F Burns Middle School.

Students who attend W F Burns Middle School usually go on to attend Valley High School

W F Burns Middle School ranks 330th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at W F Burns Middle School are 47% White, 45% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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