Burke County Middle School

Summary:

Burke County Middle School is a public middle school located in Waynesboro, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 882 students. The school is part of the Burke County School District, which is ranked 142 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burke County Middle School consistently performs below the state average in the Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 22.5% to 29.4%, compared to the state average of 39.8% to 44.7%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 14.3% to 30.3%, while the state average was 34.7% to 43.7%. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools for the past several years, with its ranking ranging from 360 out of 537 schools in 2014-2015 to 444 out of 588 schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom 25% of middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school has consistently had a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Burke County Middle School to the nearby schools, such as Jenkins County Middle School, which is located about 19 miles away, it becomes evident that the academic performance at Burke County Middle School is significantly lower. Jenkins County Middle School consistently outperforms Burke County Middle School in all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 27.4% to 43.7% in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the increased spending per student at Burke County Middle School, from $11,152 in 2016-2017 to $11,984 in 2018-2019, the academic performance has not improved, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 356 Southside Dr
       Waynesboro, GA  30830


(706) 554-3532

District: Burke County

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Burke County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Burke County High School

Feeder schools for Burke County Middle School:

Elementary:    Blakeney Elementary
    S G A Elementary School
    Waynesboro Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  882

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.3%
White:
28.1%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burke County Middle School ranks worse than 75.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.64. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Burke County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Burke County Middle School 444th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Burke County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Burke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke County 142nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burke County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.46 262nd 420 37.6%
2007 42.15 306th 445 31.2%
2008 35.27 352nd 462 23.8%
2009 33.53 364th 466 21.9%
2010 38.74 352nd 494 28.7%
2011 42.52 335th 504 33.5%
2012 50.12 293rd 508 42.3%
2013 58.98 240th 527 54.5%
2014 56.49 268th 521 48.6%
2015 34.09 360th 537 33.0%
2016 27.59 405th 545 25.7%
2017 25.95 413th 539 23.4%
2018 20.45 447th 543 17.7%
2019 25.79 433rd 559 22.5%
2021 26.16 409th 542 24.5%
2022 19.82 455th 567 19.8%
2023 19.63 468th 577 18.9%
2024 24.64 444th 588 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Burke County Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Open Quote The reason they are failing school starts back at elementary school ,they put most of the teacher and administrator kids in same homeroom from k5 on ,with know regard to test scores Close Quote



Enrollment information for Burke County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 654 654
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 704 704
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 749 749
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 854 854
1994 398 807 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1209
1995 346 807 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1162
1996 346 807 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1162
1997 383 814 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1203
1998 401 772 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1186
1999 382 780 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
2000 392 794 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1197
2001 381 840 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1231
2002 361 835 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1206
2003 361 835 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1206
2004 359 834 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1205
2005 360 790 1 12 1 n/a n/a 12 1176
2006 345 721 1 12 0 n/a n/a 5 1084
2007 348 760 1 13 0 n/a n/a 6 1128
2008 328 694 1 15 1 n/a n/a 9 1048
2009 332 711 0 12 1 n/a n/a 10 1066
2010 321 683 0 2 3 0 14 0 1023
2011 316 665 0 4 1 0 8 0 994
2012 266 640 0 3 3 1 13 0 926
2013 297 653 2 9 2 0 20 0 983
2014 291 640 1 12 1 1 24 0 970
2015 278 670 3 13 3 0 33 0 1000
2016 283 657 4 26 3 1 34 0 1008
2017 267 642 5 30 3 0 39 0 986
2018 261 648 4 36 1 1 38 0 989
2019 269 602 4 39 3 0 40 0 957
2020 275 606 2 44 2 0 38 0 967
2021 287 591 4 49 1 0 24 0 956
2022 245 573 1 51 1 0 36 0 907
2023 248 532 4 53 1 0 44 0 882

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 Burke County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 654 36.0 18.1 53.2
1991 704 38.0 18.5 50.4
1992 749 37.0 20.2 65.6
1993 854 41.0 20.8 63.7
1994 1209 65.7 18.4 45
1995 1162 66.0 17.6 62.7
1996 1162 66.0 17.6 62.7
1997 1203 70.3 17.1 67.8
1998 1186 69.0 17.2 74
1999 1174 70.8 16.6 72.8
2000 1197 71.8 16.7 74.3
2001 1231 72.3 17.0 73.7
2002 1206 61.5 19.6 80.9
2003 1206 61.5 19.6 80.9
2004 1205 59.8 20.2 84.7
2005 1176 69.0 17.0 82.6
2006 1084 72.2 15.0 81
2007 1128 71.0 15.9 83.4
2008 1048 72.0 14.6 83.9
2009 1066 78.0 13.7 84
2010 1023 77.0 13.2 83.2
2011 994 75.0 13.2 82.5
2012 926 70.0 13.2 83.3
2013 983 69.8 14.0 83.2
2014 970 74.0 13.1 99.7
2015 1000 72.0 13.8 100
2016 1008 70.0 14.4 99.7
2017 986 69.0 14.2 100
2018 989 70.4 14.0 100
2019 957 67.5 14.1 100
2020 967 65.2 14.8 100
2021 956 68.2 14.0 100
2022 907 68.2 13.2 n/a
2023 882 68.2 12.9 100

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 Burke County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 654 36.0 18.1 53.2
1991 704 38.0 18.5 50.4
1992 749 37.0 20.2 65.6
1993 854 41.0 20.8 63.7
1994 1209 65.7 18.4 45
1995 1162 66.0 17.6 62.7
1996 1162 66.0 17.6 62.7
1997 1203 70.3 17.1 67.8
1998 1186 69.0 17.2 74
1999 1174 70.8 16.6 72.8
2000 1197 71.8 16.7 74.3
2001 1231 72.3 17.0 73.7
2002 1206 61.5 19.6 80.9
2003 1206 61.5 19.6 80.9
2004 1205 59.8 20.2 84.7
2005 1176 69.0 17.0 82.6
2006 1084 72.2 15.0 81
2007 1128 71.0 15.9 83.4
2008 1048 72.0 14.6 83.9
2009 1066 78.0 13.7 84
2010 1023 77.0 13.2 83.2
2011 994 75.0 13.2 82.5
2012 926 70.0 13.2 83.3
2013 983 69.8 14.0 83.2
2014 970 74.0 13.1 99.7
2015 1000 72.0 13.8 100
2016 1008 70.0 14.4 99.7
2017 986 69.0 14.2 100
2018 989 70.4 14.0 100
2019 957 67.5 14.1 100
2020 967 65.2 14.8 100
2021 956 68.2 14.0 100
2022 907 68.2 13.2 n/a
2023 882 68.2 12.9 100

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 Burke County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,194 (10.7%) $9,958 (89.3%) $11,152
2018 $1,138 (9.8%) $10,416 (90.2%) $11,554
2019 $1,210 (10.1%) $10,774 (89.9%) $11,984

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Burke County 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 433rd of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 468th of 577 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County Middle School)34.620.5
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)34.620.5
 14.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Middle School)29.59.1
 20.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Burke County)29.59.1
 20.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County Middle School)27.223.4
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)27.223.4
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Middle School)25.415.4
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Burke County)25.415.4
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County Middle School)20.724.7
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)20.724.7
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Middle School)22.816.2
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Burke County)22.816.2
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Burke County Middle School)16.38.5
 7.8%
   8th Grade Science (Burke County)16.38.5
 7.8%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Burke County Middle School)1917.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Burke County)1917.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Burke County Middle School)84.675.8
 8.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Burke County)21.915.9
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students957882
 7.8%
African American602532
 11.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian44
Hispanic3953
 35.9%
Pacific Islander00
White269248
 7.8%
Two or More Races4044
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Burke County Middle School

Students who attend Burke County Middle School usually go on to attend Burke County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 882 students attended Burke County Middle School.

Burke County Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Georgia middle schools.

Students at Burke County Middle School are 60% African American, 28% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% 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 Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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