Burncoat Middle School

Summary:

Burncoat Middle School is a public middle school located in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 712 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 30.2% White, 18.26% African American, 43.54% Hispanic, 3.37% Asian, and 4.35% two or more races.

Burncoat Middle School's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally below the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) was 25.35%, compared to the Worcester district average of 22.91% and the Massachusetts state average of 39.17%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics was 28.24%, compared to the Worcester district average of 23.25% and the Massachusetts state average of 40.91%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively better performance for African American students but lower performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner students.

Burncoat Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts middle schools, with a ranking between 314th and 390th out of 484-501 schools over the past 10 years. The school has also received a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sullivan Middle and Robert E. Melican Middle School, Burncoat Middle School generally performs worse academically.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 135 Burncoat Street
       Worcester, MA  01606


(508) 799-3390

District: Worcester

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,692 Help


Students who attend Burncoat Middle School usually attend:

High:    Burncoat Senior High
    University Pk Campus School

Feeder schools for Burncoat Middle School:

Elementary:    Burncoat Street
    Clark St Community
    Lincoln Street
    Norrback Avenue
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.5%
White:
30.2%
African American:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burncoat Middle School ranks worse than 65.7% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Worcester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Burncoat Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Worcester School District. Student population at Burncoat Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.5%), White (30.2%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burncoat Middle School is 14.4, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Worcester School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burncoat Middle School is $17,692, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Worcester School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burncoat Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burncoat Middle School 324th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Burncoat Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Worcester:

SchoolDigger ranks Worcester 308th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burncoat Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 17.26 289th 339 14.7%
2004 6.52 326th 344 5.2%
2005 14.76 312th 356 12.4%
2006 12.52 349th 399 12.5%
2007 21.36 333rd 399 16.5%
2008 25.92 319th 407 21.6%
2009 24.62 330th 409 19.3%
2010 32.22 318th 434 26.7%
2011 22.52 362nd 449 19.4%
2012 22.68 360th 455 20.9%
2013 23.26 360th 455 20.9%
2014 22.00 363rd 455 20.2%
2015 23.08 348th 441 21.1%
2016 36.40 318th 482 34.0%
2017 26.47 358th 487 26.5%
2018 20.76 390th 484 19.4%
2019 26.12 371st 498 25.5%
2021 26.03 363rd 501 27.5%
2022 34.59 314th 497 36.8%
2023 30.23 337th 501 32.7%
2024 31.02 324th 493 34.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.54 64th 84 23.8%
2019 24.58 66th 87 24.1%
2021 19.62 80th 92 13.0%
2022 37.32 61st 102 40.2%
2023 32.21 67th 110 39.1%
2024 40.39 58th 98 40.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.23 108th 127 15.0%
2019 37.01 87th 138 37.0%
2021 34.57 100th 135 25.9%
2022 39.08 99th 154 35.7%
2023 36.06 113th 155 27.1%
2024 36.59 128th 180 28.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.90 388th 467 16.9%
2019 31.36 362nd 484 25.2%
2021 30.58 353rd 489 27.8%
2022 39.13 296th 503 41.2%
2023 20.27 411th 444 7.4%
2024 27.90 322nd 441 27.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.20 391st 438 10.7%
2019 26.01 366th 452 19.0%
2021 29.17 351st 462 24.0%
2022 37.28 305th 489 37.6%
2023 29.79 361st 481 24.9%
2024 35.78 305th 469 35.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.91 11th 25 56.0%
2021 66.40 4th 21 81.0%
2022 47.89 10th 26 61.5%
2023 37.11 16th 26 38.5%
2024 56.15 13th 36 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.91 378th 463 18.4%
2019 22.61 384th 478 19.7%
2021 29.11 343rd 483 29.0%
2022 32.31 332nd 494 32.8%
2023 29.87 340th 489 30.5%
2024 32.02 315th 481 34.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.66 345th 417 17.3%
2019 26.35 320th 424 24.5%
2021 26.58 327th 431 24.1%
2022 24.58 356th 445 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.26 380th 466 18.5%
2019 26.75 361st 478 24.5%
2021 22.47 375th 485 22.7%
2022 36.17 304th 497 38.8%
2023 29.49 332nd 489 32.1%
2024 28.57 333rd 483 31.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.35 325th 491 33.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.93 303rd 339 10.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.37 116th 119 2.5%
2019 4.25 125th 128 2.3%
2021 19.37 98th 123 20.3%
2022 25.07 99th 135 26.7%
2023 17.43 110th 134 17.9%
2024 13.90 104th 120 13.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.16 78th 172 54.7%
2019 50.95 86th 195 55.9%
2021 54.38 71st 193 63.2%
2022 61.27 66th 212 68.9%
2023 69.37 44th 209 78.9%
2024 60.67 57th 202 71.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.36 273rd 309 11.7%
2019 25.59 259th 322 19.6%
2021 26.80 264th 335 21.2%
2022 36.31 224th 368 39.1%
2023 27.23 273rd 364 25.0%
2024 28.74 277th 378 26.7%
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Rank History for White students at Burncoat Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.80 293rd 395 25.8%
2019 39.16 247th 396 37.6%
2021 26.60 308th 401 23.2%
2022 35.08 253rd 404 37.4%
2023 34.96 258th 403 36.0%
2024 40.31 217th 392 44.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Enrollment information for Burncoat Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 40 3 243 8 n/a n/a 0 709
1989 422 42 7 265 9 n/a n/a 0 745
1990 395 44 11 303 3 n/a n/a 0 756
1991 349 42 7 308 2 n/a n/a 0 708
1992 310 63 6 302 1 n/a n/a 0 682
1993 320 66 9 235 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 297 66 15 234 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 323 62 18 242 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 323 62 18 242 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 319 66 17 205 1 n/a n/a 0 608
1998 327 71 16 205 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 310 81 13 236 2 n/a n/a 0 642
2000 326 85 13 252 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2001 342 86 22 257 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 355 95 26 262 6 n/a n/a 0 744
2003 355 95 26 262 6 n/a n/a 0 744
2004 374 85 27 256 7 n/a n/a 0 749
2005 330 84 23 263 9 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 304 81 17 256 4 n/a n/a 3 665
2007 282 83 19 238 1 n/a n/a 5 628
2008 262 61 21 222 1 n/a n/a 5 572
2009 228 83 26 234 2 1 7 0 581
2010 247 80 27 227 2 1 12 0 596
2011 244 77 25 219 1 0 14 0 580
2012 214 88 26 230 2 0 10 0 570
2013 212 82 27 227 0 0 15 0 563
2014 215 81 26 218 1 0 19 0 560
2015 217 101 23 221 3 0 17 0 582
2016 168 104 19 221 2 0 20 0 534
2017 178 86 25 236 1 0 37 0 563
2018 205 97 23 263 0 0 35 0 623
2019 228 127 23 285 1 0 21 0 685
2020 222 132 32 303 1 0 30 0 720
2021 214 108 37 289 0 0 40 0 688
2022 232 128 27 266 0 0 33 0 686
2023 215 130 24 310 2 0 31 0 712

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 Burncoat Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 n/a n/a n/a
1989 745 n/a n/a n/a
1990 756 n/a n/a n/a
1991 708 n/a n/a n/a
1992 682 n/a n/a n/a
1993 630 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 612 n/a n/a n/a
1995 645 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 645 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 608 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 621 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 642 n/a 0.0 46.1
2000 676 n/a 0.0 59.2
2001 709 n/a 0.0 53
2002 744 n/a n/a 61.8
2003 744 n/a n/a 61.8
2004 749 54.6 13.7 61.3
2005 709 51.1 13.9 61.1
2006 665 51.6 12.9 65
2007 628 53.0 11.8 65.7
2008 572 47.6 12.0 61.2
2009 581 50.2 11.6 64.5
2010 596 51.3 11.6 66.9
2011 580 43.6 13.2 66.6
2012 570 43.3 13.1 73.5
2013 563 45.1 12.4 72.8
2014 560 44.4 12.6 73.4
2015 582 46.0 12.6 73.7
2016 534 48.0 11.1 n/a
2017 563 45.3 12.4 n/a
2018 623 50.3 12.3 n/a
2019 685 51.0 13.4 n/a
2020 720 55.0 13.0 n/a
2021 688 52.5 13.1 n/a
2022 686 61.1 11.2 n/a
2023 712 49.2 14.4 n/a

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 Burncoat Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 n/a n/a n/a
1989 745 n/a n/a n/a
1990 756 n/a n/a n/a
1991 708 n/a n/a n/a
1992 682 n/a n/a n/a
1993 630 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 612 n/a n/a n/a
1995 645 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 645 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 608 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 621 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 642 n/a 0.0 46.1
2000 676 n/a 0.0 59.2
2001 709 n/a 0.0 53
2002 744 n/a n/a 61.8
2003 744 n/a n/a 61.8
2004 749 54.6 13.7 61.3
2005 709 51.1 13.9 61.1
2006 665 51.6 12.9 65
2007 628 53.0 11.8 65.7
2008 572 47.6 12.0 61.2
2009 581 50.2 11.6 64.5
2010 596 51.3 11.6 66.9
2011 580 43.6 13.2 66.6
2012 570 43.3 13.1 73.5
2013 563 45.1 12.4 72.8
2014 560 44.4 12.6 73.4
2015 582 46.0 12.6 73.7
2016 534 48.0 11.1 n/a
2017 563 45.3 12.4 n/a
2018 623 50.3 12.3 n/a
2019 685 51.0 13.4 n/a
2020 720 55.0 13.0 n/a
2021 688 52.5 13.1 n/a
2022 686 61.1 11.2 n/a
2023 712 49.2 14.4 n/a

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 Burncoat Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $692 (4.5%) $14,624 (95.5%) $15,316
2020 $815 (4.9%) $15,744 (95.1%) $16,560
2021 $1,289 (7.3%) $16,402 (92.7%) $17,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Burncoat Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 371st of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 337th of 501 Middle schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burncoat Middle School)3621.6
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3122.1
 8.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burncoat Middle School)3223
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)2518.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burncoat Middle School)3633.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3427.7
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burncoat Middle School)2823.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)2319.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Burncoat Middle School)2530
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Worcester)2223.8
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Burncoat Middle School)3527.6
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Worcester)3726.9
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Burncoat Middle School)3023.2
 6.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Worcester)3124.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Burncoat Middle School)2530
 5%
   All Grades Science (Worcester)2724.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students685712
 3.9%
African American127130
 2.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2324
 4.3%
Hispanic285310
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White228215
 5.7%
Two or More Races2131
 47.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Burncoat Middle School

Burncoat Middle School ranks 324th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Burncoat Middle School are 44% Hispanic, 30% White, 18% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Burncoat Middle School.

Students who attend Burncoat Middle School usually go on to attend Burncoat Senior High


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