Is W F Burns Middle School a good school?

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

How many students attend W F Burns Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 516 students attended W F Burns Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of W F Burns Middle School?

Students at W F Burns Middle School are 48% White, 42% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of W F Burns Middle School attend?

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

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:
330^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,033

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: 16.6

Number of students: 516

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

African American:

41.9%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W F Burns Middle School ranks worse than 74.7% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.88. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), African American (41.9%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W F Burns Middle School is 16.6. (See more...)

Compare W F Burns Middle School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chambers County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambers County 113^th 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
2004	23.78	335^th	407	17.7%
2005	38.98	280^th	415	32.5%
2006	41.58	261^st	409	36.2%
2007	36.98	284^th	412	31.1%
2008	41.38	274^th	417	34.3%
2009	40.01	278^th	425	34.6%
2010	35.86	309^th	435	29.0%
2011	33.44	316^th	435	27.4%
2012	31.18	328^th	436	24.8%
2013	46.11	296^th	436	32.1%
2014	32.09	313^th	438	28.5%
2015	35.64	284^th	430	34.0%
2016	44.07	237^th	432	45.1%
2017	52.78	193^rd	432	55.3%
2018	39.25	271^st	423	35.9%
2019	43.88	259^th	437	40.7%
2021	34.50	295^th	440	33.0%
2022	31.45	307^th	432	28.9%
2023	31.57	314^th	437	28.1%
2024	26.88	330^th	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	72^nd	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
2017	33.07	133^rd	195	31.8%
2018	43.90	118^th	223	47.1%
2019	56.36	81^st	254	68.1%
2021	56.82	73^rd	274	73.4%
2022	39.83	144^th	256	43.8%
2023	45.14	118^th	281	58.0%
2024	19.91	266^th	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
2018	41.17	244^th	396	38.4%
2019	43.72	237^th	396	40.2%
2021	27.40	316^th	415	23.9%
2022	29.43	314^th	421	25.4%
2023	29.86	304^th	410	25.9%
2024	28.65	324^th	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
2017	53.52	167^th	380	56.1%
2018	40.81	243^rd	392	38.0%
2019	45.17	238^th	399	40.4%
2021	35.26	277^th	415	33.3%
2022	30.68	310^th	423	26.7%
2023	31.28	302^nd	417	27.6%
2024	26.31	321^st	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
2017	50.48	179^th	380	52.9%
2018	37.00	263^rd	397	33.8%
2019	40.82	245^th	399	38.6%
2021	34.01	284^th	418	32.1%
2022	32.51	297^th	427	30.4%
2023	32.01	298^th	419	28.9%
2024	27.49	318^th	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
2017	54.66	61^st	205	70.2%
2018	51.67	96^th	247	61.1%
2019	47.33	116^th	252	54.0%
2021	37.85	148^th	266	44.4%
2022	37.40	158^th	271	41.7%
2023	37.00	156^th	263	40.7%
2024	38.47	145^th	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	122^nd	166	26.5%
2024	19.41	140^th	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
2017	40.90	125^th	247	49.4%
2018	27.67	252^nd	331	23.9%
2019	43.30	186^th	343	45.8%
2021	35.07	240^th	369	35.0%
2022	28.83	276^th	376	26.6%
2023	32.45	253^rd	370	31.6%
2024	23.46	307^th	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.

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
2024	249	216	3	37	1	0	10	0	516

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
2024	516	31.0	16.6	62.2

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
2024	516	31.0	16.6	62.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W F Burns Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 259^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 314^th 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)	40.6	17.8	22.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)	36.4	16.5	19.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (W F Burns Middle School)	36.4	14.9	21.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)	32.5	12	20.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (W F Burns Middle School)	32.3	4.9	27.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chambers County)	29.6	4.5	25.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	621	528	15%
African American	251	235	6.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	21	33	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	341	249	27%
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.2%	62.1%	0%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W F Burns Middle School	Public	6-8	292 Johnson St	Valley	36854	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	No	(334) 756-3567	516	31	16.6	62.2%	249 (48.3%)	216 (41.9%)	37 (7.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	26.9	330^th of 442 public middle schools	25.3%		31.6	314^th of 437 public middle schools	28.1%	16	14.7	8.9	9.3	21.6	41.3	42.0	36.6	$8,033	$1,242	$6,776
Lanett Junior High School	Public	7-8	1301 South 8th Avenue	Lanett	36863	Chambers County	Lanett City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 644-5950	148	8	19.7	95.9%	8 (5.4%)	87 (58.8%)	48 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	10.8	411^th of 442 public middle schools	7.0%		9.2	418^th of 437 public middle schools	4.3%	7		8.7	0.0	7.7		23.1	16.2	$10,778	$2,436	$8,339
John P Powell Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Ave A SE	Lafayette	36862	Chambers County	Chambers County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 864-8274	144	9	16.0	95.1%	34 (23.6%)	101 (70.1%)	7 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	12.4	397^th of 442 public middle schools	10.2%		18.1	362^nd of 437 public middle schools	17.2%	35	9.1	4.4	2.4	14.6	22.2	27.3	24.4	$13,362	$4,042	$9,306
Fox Run School	Public	6	1100 Fox Run Parkway	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(334) 745-9751	384	15	25.6	76.6%	95 (24.7%)	213 (55.5%)	64 (16.7%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)	31.2				47.0
Opelika Middle School	Public	7-8	1206 Denson Dr	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	No	(334) 745-9726	798	51	15.7	74.4%	218 (27.3%)	424 (53.1%)	127 (15.9%)	9 (1.1%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.1%)	54.1	184^th of 442 public middle schools	58.4%		52.8	193^rd of 437 public middle schools	55.8%	9		21.1	27.0	38.2		48.1	45.9	$8,645	$934	$7,550
Smiths Station Junior High School	Public	7-8	1100 Mullin Road	Smiths Station	36877	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	No	(334) 664-4070	921	52	17.7	53.5%	621 (67.4%)	166 (18.0%)	72 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.4%)	66.7	117^th of 442 public middle schools	73.5%		68.3	111^th of 437 public middle schools	74.6%	6		20.8	32.4	38.2		59.6	59.5	$8,582	$830	$7,735

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