Lee Burneson Middle School

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Lee Burneson Middle School is a public middle school in Westlake, Ohio, serving 498 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Westlake City School District, which is ranked 83 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lee Burneson Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments. In 2023-2024, 84.3% of 7th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 61.7%. The school's students also excel in advanced math courses, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I end-of-course exams, compared to state averages of 39.8% and 55.9%, respectively. The school's student-to-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 13.1 to 14.6 over the past 3 years, and its per-student spending of $9,581 in 2018-2019 is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle, Olmsted Falls Middle School, and North Olmsted Middle School, Lee Burneson Middle School outperforms them in terms of academic achievement. However, the school's performance is comparable to or slightly lower than some of the highest-performing nearby schools, such as Learwood Middle School, Rocky River Middle School, and Bay Middle School, which are also among the top-ranked middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2260 Dover Center Rd
       Westlake, OH  44145-3157


(440) 835-6340

District: Westlake City

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Lee Burneson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Westlake High School

Feeder schools for Lee Burneson Middle School:

Elementary:    Westlake Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Asian:
8.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lee Burneson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee Burneson Middle School 113th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Lee Burneson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Westlake City:

SchoolDigger ranks Westlake City 83rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lee Burneson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 86.70 42nd 692 93.9%
2006 81.94 74th 732 89.9%
2007 85.95 37th 837 95.6%
2008 84.83 51st 835 93.9%
2009 86.41 31st 858 96.4%
2010 84.73 50th 895 94.4%
2011 84.28 54th 925 94.2%
2012 84.90 43rd 989 95.7%
2013 82.07 83rd 1001 91.7%
2014 82.82 76th 1008 92.5%
2015 89.94 36th 1035 96.5%
2016 87.20 88th 1050 91.6%
2017 89.52 48th 1038 95.4%
2018 88.51 58th 1010 94.3%
2019 88.55 59th 1050 94.4%
2021 88.14 83rd 1037 92.0%
2022 87.07 97th 1017 90.5%
2023 87.58 82nd 1048 92.2%
2024 85.63 113th 1046 89.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.91 80th 205 61.0%
2019 89.77 12th 206 94.2%
2022 93.99 7th 239 97.1%
2023 95.54 5th 245 98.0%
2024 88.15 21st 254 91.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.01 13th 107 87.9%
2019 86.69 18th 127 85.8%
2021 77.45 24th 134 82.1%
2022 68.12 22nd 110 80.0%
2024 55.87 38th 123 69.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.34 145th 590 75.4%
2024 37.63 329th 563 41.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.05 61st 924 93.4%
2019 82.58 89th 945 90.6%
2021 78.38 134th 923 85.5%
2022 75.31 161st 947 83.0%
2023 80.20 125th 974 87.2%
2024 76.25 179th 989 81.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.01 58th 897 93.5%
2019 89.63 30th 917 96.7%
2021 89.89 45th 910 95.1%
2022 85.52 97th 925 89.5%
2023 85.81 84th 943 91.1%
2024 89.63 52nd 942 94.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.54 156th 643 75.7%
2019 91.58 21st 658 96.8%
2021 70.21 89th 576 84.5%
2022 61.87 125th 565 77.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.36 7th 521 98.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.71 60th 916 93.4%
2019 88.11 59th 933 93.7%
2021 84.44 108th 924 88.3%
2022 86.94 89th 946 90.6%
2023 88.84 58th 963 94.0%
2024 79.67 172nd 958 82.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.01 18th 73 75.3%
2021 74.78 15th 69 78.3%
2022 53.71 38th 67 43.3%
2023 68.50 29th 67 56.7%
2024 77.53 18th 76 76.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.71 10th 192 94.8%
2019 92.09 5th 222 97.7%
2021 86.28 24th 228 89.5%
2022 77.15 47th 247 81.0%
2023 81.28 30th 249 88.0%
2024 82.69 28th 239 88.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lee Burneson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.12 56th 781 92.8%
2019 86.32 64th 796 92.0%
2021 84.43 91st 781 88.3%
2022 85.51 86th 809 89.4%
2023 84.68 80th 805 90.1%
2024 82.81 114th 795 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, March 11, 2021

Open Quote This school is managed very badly. Too many turnovers with the principals. They only care about how they look on papers not about the kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lee Burneson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 449 4 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 436 3 24 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1990 447 3 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1991 441 3 23 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 462 8 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 549 5 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 586 4 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 609 7 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 609 7 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 545 6 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1998 529 5 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 584 4 23 5 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2000 566 4 29 3 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 548 1 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 626 4 21 5 1 n/a n/a 2 659
2003 626 4 21 5 1 n/a n/a 2 659
2004 641 11 18 3 0 n/a n/a 7 680
2005 637 14 14 3 1 n/a n/a 7 676
2006 629 12 15 5 1 n/a n/a 8 670
2007 607 19 25 8 0 n/a n/a 13 672
2008 601 14 28 10 0 n/a n/a 19 672
2009 586 13 32 7 1 n/a n/a 25 664
2010 610 14 28 12 1 n/a n/a 14 679
2011 611 6 26 10 0 1 12 0 666
2012 571 7 22 18 0 0 19 0 637
2013 532 10 34 21 0 2 19 0 618
2014 528 11 37 21 1 6 21 0 625
2015 519 9 34 20 1 5 22 0 610
2016 503 10 28 35 1 5 27 0 609
2017 502 10 37 31 1 6 26 0 613
2018 467 10 34 28 0 2 25 0 566
2019 478 4 26 32 0 1 32 0 573
2020 449 8 26 30 0 0 23 0 536
2021 403 17 43 27 0 1 20 0 511
2022 412 15 51 33 0 1 31 0 543
2023 388 12 41 27 0 1 29 0 498

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 Lee Burneson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 32.0 14.5 0
1989 464 28.0 16.5 n/a
1990 470 30.2 15.5 n/a
1991 470 30.0 15.6 n/a
1992 493 34.4 14.3 n/a
1993 576 34.0 16.9 0
1994 608 39.2 15.5 0
1995 639 39.1 16.3 0
1996 639 39.1 16.3 0
1997 577 41.5 13.9 0
1998 561 40.5 13.9 0
1999 616 43.5 14.2 0
2000 602 40.7 14.8 3.3
2001 565 40.8 13.8 3.7
2002 659 42.8 15.4 5
2003 659 42.8 15.4 5
2004 680 45.4 15.0 3.7
2005 676 44.3 15.3 5.7
2006 670 43.7 15.3 8.6
2007 672 50.6 13.3 10.6
2008 672 41.0 16.4 n/a
2009 664 44.0 15.1 14.9
2010 679 46.1 14.7 19.1
2011 666 49.0 13.5 15.5
2012 637 44.0 14.4 17.6
2013 618 41.0 15.0 20.2
2014 625 40.8 15.3 17.4
2015 610 n/a n/a 14.3
2016 609 39.0 15.6 18.9
2017 613 41.0 14.9 19.6
2018 566 41.8 13.5 19.4
2019 573 39.9 14.3 20.4
2020 536 38.6 13.8 18.5
2021 511 38.9 13.1 n/a
2022 543 37.0 14.6 n/a
2023 498 37.0 13.4 16.5

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 Lee Burneson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 32.0 14.5 0
1989 464 28.0 16.5 n/a
1990 470 30.2 15.5 n/a
1991 470 30.0 15.6 n/a
1992 493 34.4 14.3 n/a
1993 576 34.0 16.9 0
1994 608 39.2 15.5 0
1995 639 39.1 16.3 0
1996 639 39.1 16.3 0
1997 577 41.5 13.9 0
1998 561 40.5 13.9 0
1999 616 43.5 14.2 0
2000 602 40.7 14.8 3.3
2001 565 40.8 13.8 3.7
2002 659 42.8 15.4 5
2003 659 42.8 15.4 5
2004 680 45.4 15.0 3.7
2005 676 44.3 15.3 5.7
2006 670 43.7 15.3 8.6
2007 672 50.6 13.3 10.6
2008 672 41.0 16.4 n/a
2009 664 44.0 15.1 14.9
2010 679 46.1 14.7 19.1
2011 666 49.0 13.5 15.5
2012 637 44.0 14.4 17.6
2013 618 41.0 15.0 20.2
2014 625 40.8 15.3 17.4
2015 610 n/a n/a 14.3
2016 609 39.0 15.6 18.9
2017 613 41.0 14.9 19.6
2018 566 41.8 13.5 19.4
2019 573 39.9 14.3 20.4
2020 536 38.6 13.8 18.5
2021 511 38.9 13.1 n/a
2022 543 37.0 14.6 n/a
2023 498 37.0 13.4 16.5

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 Lee Burneson Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,581
2022 $14,369
2023 $15,783

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee Burneson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 82nd of 1048 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee Burneson Middle School)82.175.1
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Westlake City)82.275.7
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee Burneson Middle School)89.890.4
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Westlake City)89.890.4
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Lee Burneson Middle School)88.883.8
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Westlake City)88.883.8
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee Burneson Middle School)83.467.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Westlake City)83.467.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee Burneson Middle School)81.884.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Westlake City)81.884.7
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Geometry (Lee Burneson Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Westlake City)68.169
 0.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lee Burneson Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Westlake City)84.481.8
 2.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students573498
 13.1%
African American412
 200%
American Indian00
Asian2641
 57.7%
Hispanic3227
 15.6%
Pacific Islander11
White478388
 18.8%
Two or More Races3229
 9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.4%16.5%
 4%


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Lee Burneson Middle School ranks 113th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lee Burneson Middle School usually go on to attend Westlake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Lee Burneson Middle School.

Students at Lee Burneson Middle School are 78% White, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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