N R Burger Middle School

Summary:

N R Burger Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Hattiesburg Public School District in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with a student population of 529 that is predominantly African American (over 86%).

The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) tests, with proficiency rates in 2023-2024 of 36% in 7th grade ELA, 30.9% in 8th grade ELA, and 55.8% in 8th grade Science, all lower than the state averages. N R Burger Middle School has been ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools in recent years, with a low 2-3 star SchoolDigger rating out of 5. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 7.6 to 10.4 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby schools, N R Burger Middle School stands out as the lowest-performing. For example, Sumrall Middle School in the Lamar County School District consistently outperforms N R Burger Middle School on MAAP tests, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher. Additionally, the racial makeup of N R Burger Middle School, which is predominantly African American, is in stark contrast to the majority white student populations of schools like Purvis Middle School. Despite the higher per-student spending of $10,519 at N R Burger Middle School, these resources do not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 174 Wsf Tatum Drive
       Hattiesburg, MS  39401


(601) 582-0536

District: Hattiesburg Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,390 Help


Students who attend N R Burger Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hattiesburg High School

Feeder schools for N R Burger Middle School:

Elementary:    Grace Christian Elementary School
    Hawkins Elementary School
    Rowan Elementary School
    Thames Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.6%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details N R Burger Middle School ranks worse than 54.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.01. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.6%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at N R Burger Middle School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare N R Burger Middle School employs 50.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at N R Burger Middle School is $14,390.
Schooldigger Rankings:

N R Burger Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks N R Burger Middle School 143rd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See N R Burger Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hattiesburg Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hattiesburg Public School District 42nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for N R Burger Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 23.26 197th 244 19.3%
2009 18.86 203rd 247 17.8%
2010 39.37 169th 255 33.7%
2011 49.70 154th 264 41.7%
2012 51.29 137th 270 49.3%
2013 49.16 146th 269 45.7%
2014 40.44 166th 264 37.1%
2015 30.17 182nd 266 31.6%
2016 36.50 165th 260 36.5%
2017 30.44 186th 272 31.6%
2018 28.86 178th 252 29.4%
2019 40.12 154th 264 41.7%
2021 30.60 171st 257 33.5%
2022 41.47 145th 257 43.6%
2023 50.98 112th 243 53.9%
2024 46.01 143rd 264 45.8%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for N R Burger Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 114 608 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 91 647 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2002 58 683 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2003 58 683 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2004 51 666 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2005 47 696 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2006 54 666 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2007 37 645 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2008 28 623 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2009 26 650 2 10 0 0 0 0 688
2010 26 612 0 12 0 0 1 0 651
2011 29 554 1 17 0 0 1 0 602
2012 23 568 1 11 1 0 2 0 606
2013 23 570 2 9 1 0 5 0 610
2014 20 577 4 22 1 0 6 0 630
2015 23 570 2 25 2 0 0 0 622
2016 17 495 2 14 2 0 4 0 534
2017 17 498 3 15 0 1 6 0 540
2018 10 529 1 16 0 2 3 0 561
2019 16 523 2 22 0 1 5 0 569
2020 12 553 2 34 0 0 5 0 606
2021 7 540 0 36 0 0 10 0 593
2022 8 499 1 49 0 0 11 0 568
2023 9 458 2 46 0 0 14 0 529

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 N R Burger Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 734 49.2 14.9 78.5
2001 747 53.5 14.0 76.8
2002 750 88.3 8.5 86.4
2003 750 88.3 8.5 86.4
2004 728 92.0 7.9 84.3
2005 749 50.2 14.9 86
2006 729 50.8 14.4 86.8
2007 696 50.5 13.8 91.5
2008 657 51.4 12.8 91.9
2009 688 53.2 12.9 91.1
2010 651 56.7 11.4 91.4
2011 602 69.9 8.6 91.5
2012 606 57.6 10.5 97.9
2013 610 54.8 11.1 90.7
2014 630 55.0 11.4 93.5
2015 622 57.0 10.9 100
2016 534 59.0 9.0 100
2017 540 47.5 11.3 100
2018 561 48.5 11.5 100
2019 569 49.7 11.4 100
2020 606 56.9 10.6 100
2021 593 77.8 7.6 100
2022 568 58.0 9.7 100
2023 529 50.6 10.4 100

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 N R Burger Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 734 49.2 14.9 78.5
2001 747 53.5 14.0 76.8
2002 750 88.3 8.5 86.4
2003 750 88.3 8.5 86.4
2004 728 92.0 7.9 84.3
2005 749 50.2 14.9 86
2006 729 50.8 14.4 86.8
2007 696 50.5 13.8 91.5
2008 657 51.4 12.8 91.9
2009 688 53.2 12.9 91.1
2010 651 56.7 11.4 91.4
2011 602 69.9 8.6 91.5
2012 606 57.6 10.5 97.9
2013 610 54.8 11.1 90.7
2014 630 55.0 11.4 93.5
2015 622 57.0 10.9 100
2016 534 59.0 9.0 100
2017 540 47.5 11.3 100
2018 561 48.5 11.5 100
2019 569 49.7 11.4 100
2020 606 56.9 10.6 100
2021 593 77.8 7.6 100
2022 568 58.0 9.7 100
2023 529 50.6 10.4 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for N R Burger Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,007
2018 $10,519
2019 $10,532
2020 $12,011
2021 $12,887
2022 $14,390

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

Impact of COVID-19 on N R Burger Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 154th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 112th of 243 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (N R Burger Middle School)31.833.7
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hattiesburg Public School District)31.733.7
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (N R Burger Middle School)43.946.5
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hattiesburg Public School District)43.846.5
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (N R Burger Middle School)23.838.4
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hattiesburg Public School District)23.838.4
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (N R Burger Middle School)40.545.5
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hattiesburg Public School District)40.545.5
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (N R Burger Middle School)42.753.2
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Hattiesburg Public School District)42.753.2
 10.5%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students569529
 7%
African American523458
 12.4%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic2246
 109.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White169
 43.8%
Two or More Races514
 180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about N R Burger Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended N R Burger Middle School.

N R Burger Middle School ranks 143rd of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend N R Burger Middle School usually go on to attend Hattiesburg High School

Students at N R Burger Middle School are 87% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.


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

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