Burnet Middle

Summary:

Burnet Middle is a public middle school in Austin, Texas, serving 799 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burnet Middle faces significant challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing middle schools in Texas. The school's academic performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state and AISD averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Dropout rates have also been a concern, rising from 0.1% in 2017-2018 to 3.6% in 2021-2022, well above state and district averages. With over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Burnet Middle serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. The student-teacher ratio at the school has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 12.7 to 16.1 students per teacher, generally higher than nearby comparison schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Burnet Middle has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students and a lower percentage of White and Asian students. The performance gaps between Burnet Middle and the state/district averages are particularly pronounced for Hispanic, African American, and economically disadvantaged students. Nearby Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory and KIPP Austin College Prep, as well as Lamar Middle and Murchison Middle, significantly outperform Burnet Middle on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations in terms of socioeconomic status and racial/ethnic composition.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8401 Hathaway St
       Austin, TX  78757-7097


(512) 414-3225

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2273rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,305 Help


Feeder schools for Burnet Middle:

Elementary:    Cook Elementary
    McBee Elementary
    Padron Elementary
    Pillow Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  799

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.5%
African American:
5.5%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burnet Middle ranks worse than 96.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 14th among 18 ranked middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.98. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.5%), African American (5.5%), White (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burnet Middle is 16.1, which is the 6th best among 18 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burnet Middle is $12,305, which is the 8th highest among 18 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Burnet Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Burnet Middle 2273rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Burnet Middle in the ranking list.)

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burnet Middle

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Rank History for all students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.54 1535th 1573 2.4%
2005 7.17 1524th 1582 3.7%
2006 9.33 1513th 1585 4.5%
2007 4.00 1655th 1684 1.7%
2008 12.26 1629th 1718 5.2%
2009 7.72 1713th 1763 2.8%
2010 6.78 1760th 1803 2.4%
2011 14.60 1801st 1895 5.0%
2012 22.87 1659th 1951 15.0%
2013 22.01 1696th 1973 14.0%
2014 19.03 1754th 1987 11.7%
2015 16.40 1833rd 2043 10.3%
2016 10.52 1879th 1987 5.4%
2017 11.66 1920th 2027 5.3%
2018 13.18 1955th 2080 6.0%
2019 10.95 2081st 2193 5.1%
2021 6.06 2234th 2252 0.8%
2022 8.35 2189th 2254 2.9%
2023 6.72 2267th 2330 2.7%
2024 8.98 2273rd 2361 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.93 889th 1376 35.4%
2019 31.31 1078th 1445 25.4%
2021 19.31 1538th 1592 3.4%
2022 18.06 1555th 1643 5.4%
2023 14.74 1654th 1720 3.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.22 1347th 1597 15.7%
2019 23.68 1454th 1626 10.6%
2021 23.27 1559th 1712 8.9%
2022 25.18 1546th 1757 12.0%
2023 25.05 1597th 1815 12.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.09 1902nd 2039 6.7%
2019 15.29 1970th 2073 5.0%
2021 7.38 2157th 2172 0.7%
2022 11.47 2146th 2220 3.3%
2023 9.29 2188th 2251 2.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.57 1945th 2008 3.1%
2019 9.87 1986th 2047 3.0%
2021 6.31 2141st 2151 0.5%
2022 7.94 2181st 2221 1.8%
2023 6.95 2195th 2241 2.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.76 1236th 1430 13.6%
2019 30.56 1189th 1446 17.8%
2021 2.21 1491st 1501 0.7%
2022 9.55 1419th 1488 4.6%
2023 1.88 1467th 1481 0.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.09 1694th 2008 15.6%
2019 24.41 1809th 2058 12.1%
2021 14.40 2085th 2118 1.6%
2022 17.42 2057th 2182 5.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.61 1896th 2030 6.6%
2019 12.47 1970th 2069 4.8%
2021 6.92 2150th 2168 0.8%
2022 9.52 2150th 2228 3.5%
2023 7.38 2189th 2245 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.11 1010th 1167 13.5%
2019 18.34 1102nd 1193 7.6%
2021 15.18 1178th 1213 2.9%
2022 24.74 1062nd 1251 15.1%
2023 21.27 1106th 1273 13.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.21 1805th 1895 4.7%
2019 13.17 1859th 1935 3.9%
2021 6.95 2029th 2043 0.7%
2022 9.30 2039th 2077 1.8%
2023 7.89 2078th 2116 1.8%
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Rank History for White students at Burnet Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.80 1609th 1673 3.8%
2019 8.01 1646th 1684 2.3%
2022 10.85 1650th 1723 4.2%
2023 15.65 1599th 1749 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Review counts

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Open Quote Just like the movie "Kids"...except this is a school, in real life. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Open Quote a lot of people say that this is a bad school, well its not. It depends who your children have as friends. If they hang out with the bad kids, they are more likely to make bad choices, but if they talk to 'good kids' or focus more on their education, they will do better. I have had encounters with the teachers, and they try their best to help the kids, sometimes if the student does poorly it's because they don't pay attention, it's not the teacher's fault entirely. And every or just about all middle schools have a dress code, it's not just cause of how the students are. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 13, 2012

Open Quote Your beating your head against the wall, attempting to change this 'broken' school system. . .current ranking #1790, out of 1890 . . .which is shameful and inexcusable.

While some teachers are 'devoted' to your child's education, most are only interested in State test scores, passing problems on to the next grade level, and baby sitting your child . . .(the exception . . .the band program . . .which is acceptable) . . . if your seeking good grades . . .lots of 'in-class' study time . . .'time filling' in-class cartoons . . .a future 'guaranteed' BHS high school diploma . . . with no 'education' . . .then this is the place for you . . .otherwise look for another school. (remember your child will soon be attending the academically unacceptable Burnet High school . . .ask yourself, Where were those BHS kids educated? answ. BMS) . . . I want my son 'out-of-house', off to college by 18, supporting himself by 25! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Open Quote Burnet Middle School Sailors - "Anchor Babied In Sub Par Excellence"! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Open Quote Well unfortunately the majority of the students here have very little mannerism. This has nothing to do with the school in general. I moved because I didnt want my son to go to school here, but with the Elementary for my younger children being the school of my choice; I did move back to this area. He has done a wonderful job. Yes some of his friends have made bad choices, foul mouths, and just seem like they dont care about their education this doesnt mean he shall act like this. It starts with the parents.These are children, their parents need to be held accountable somewhat for their mannerism. I have had bad encounters with the school in the past but my son did very well and I am allowing him to stay his 8th grade year. And to wish this school would close down due to not meeting standard is being very double standard. How about lets wish Parents would start being parents instead of blaming the school! THis is definitely not the worst school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Open Quote Very bad school the dress code is there because of gang problems that should throw up some red flags right there!!
They dumb down the classes to make it easy for everyone to pass.
My daughter gets harrased by packs of boys and they do very little this will be the only year she will be attending this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Burnet Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 422 370 33 175 2 n/a n/a 0 1002
1989 367 361 23 186 5 n/a n/a 0 942
1990 360 397 19 221 2 n/a n/a 0 999
1991 359 365 22 204 6 n/a n/a 0 956
1992 352 385 20 238 6 n/a n/a 0 1001
1993 458 199 27 261 5 n/a n/a 0 950
1994 473 193 35 298 7 n/a n/a 0 1006
1995 442 222 34 373 0 n/a n/a 0 1071
1996 442 222 34 373 0 n/a n/a 0 1071
1997 420 222 35 391 0 n/a n/a 0 1068
1998 367 235 38 387 2 n/a n/a 0 1029
1999 354 253 49 441 3 n/a n/a 0 1100
2000 335 231 55 493 2 n/a n/a 0 1116
2001 241 213 48 603 1 n/a n/a 0 1106
2002 151 200 32 639 3 n/a n/a 0 1025
2003 151 200 32 639 3 n/a n/a 0 1025
2004 128 208 20 715 5 n/a n/a 0 1076
2005 105 172 22 743 5 n/a n/a 0 1047
2006 91 164 25 685 5 n/a n/a 0 970
2007 75 162 20 753 1 n/a n/a 0 1011
2008 62 149 20 747 2 n/a n/a 0 980
2009 54 145 24 691 3 n/a n/a 0 917
2010 50 134 15 760 1 n/a n/a 0 960
2011 48 109 16 801 3 0 17 0 994
2012 50 137 19 827 4 0 11 0 1048
2013 45 132 24 898 3 0 17 0 1119
2014 46 103 20 932 2 0 16 0 1119
2015 44 97 25 951 2 0 19 0 1138
2016 39 87 23 857 0 0 14 0 1020
2017 44 89 23 867 2 1 14 0 1040
2018 44 76 11 826 2 0 8 0 967
2019 44 73 10 790 2 0 5 0 924
2020 22 71 6 862 2 0 5 0 968
2021 22 73 9 821 1 0 6 0 932
2022 24 56 7 815 1 0 6 0 909
2023 18 44 8 723 1 1 4 0 799

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Burnet Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1002 58.0 17.2 n/a
1989 942 n/a n/a n/a
1990 999 58.0 17.2 n/a
1991 956 58.1 16.4 n/a
1992 1001 58.2 17.1 42.7
1993 950 61.0 15.6 48.6
1994 1006 59.7 16.9 38
1995 1071 64.3 16.7 39.1
1996 1071 64.3 16.7 39.1
1997 1068 66.8 16.0 43.2
1998 1029 63.9 16.1 44.5
1999 1100 63.5 17.3 56.8
2000 1116 65.8 17.0 53.9
2001 1106 71.5 15.5 59.3
2002 1025 72.7 14.1 79
2003 1025 72.7 14.1 79
2004 1076 73.3 14.7 84
2005 1047 78.3 13.4 72.2
2006 970 77.3 12.5 72.7
2007 1011 76.1 13.3 89.5
2008 980 81.1 12.1 93.5
2009 917 77.4 11.8 93.8
2010 960 74.0 12.9 94.5
2011 994 72.7 13.6 94.5
2012 1048 68.3 15.3 93.8
2013 1119 74.9 14.9 94
2014 1119 75.9 14.7 92.1
2015 1138 77.0 14.7 92.8
2016 1020 84.0 12.1 90.7
2017 1040 79.4 13.0 90.3
2018 967 77.3 12.5 90.3
2019 924 72.2 12.7 92.2
2020 968 68.0 14.2 95.5
2021 932 70.9 13.1 96.1
2022 909 71.4 12.7 95.6
2023 799 49.5 16.1 98.1

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 Burnet Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1002 58.0 17.2 n/a
1989 942 n/a n/a n/a
1990 999 58.0 17.2 n/a
1991 956 58.1 16.4 n/a
1992 1001 58.2 17.1 42.7
1993 950 61.0 15.6 48.6
1994 1006 59.7 16.9 38
1995 1071 64.3 16.7 39.1
1996 1071 64.3 16.7 39.1
1997 1068 66.8 16.0 43.2
1998 1029 63.9 16.1 44.5
1999 1100 63.5 17.3 56.8
2000 1116 65.8 17.0 53.9
2001 1106 71.5 15.5 59.3
2002 1025 72.7 14.1 79
2003 1025 72.7 14.1 79
2004 1076 73.3 14.7 84
2005 1047 78.3 13.4 72.2
2006 970 77.3 12.5 72.7
2007 1011 76.1 13.3 89.5
2008 980 81.1 12.1 93.5
2009 917 77.4 11.8 93.8
2010 960 74.0 12.9 94.5
2011 994 72.7 13.6 94.5
2012 1048 68.3 15.3 93.8
2013 1119 74.9 14.9 94
2014 1119 75.9 14.7 92.1
2015 1138 77.0 14.7 92.8
2016 1020 84.0 12.1 90.7
2017 1040 79.4 13.0 90.3
2018 967 77.3 12.5 90.3
2019 924 72.2 12.7 92.2
2020 968 68.0 14.2 95.5
2021 932 70.9 13.1 96.1
2022 909 71.4 12.7 95.6
2023 799 49.5 16.1 98.1

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 Burnet Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,610 (13.9%) $10,005 (86.1%) $11,615
2020 $1,593 (14.4%) $9,458 (85.6%) $11,050
2021 $1,464 (11.9%) $10,841 (88.1%) $12,305

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Burnet Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2081st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2267th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Burnet Middle)713
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3952
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burnet Middle)2211
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4036
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Burnet Middle)1712
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burnet Middle)104
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2626
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Burnet Middle)2119
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burnet Middle)368
 28%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5543
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Burnet Middle)1716
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5145
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Burnet Middle)165
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3833
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Burnet Middle)9324
 69%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students924799
 13.5%
African American7344
 39.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic790723
 8.5%
Pacific Islander01
White4418
 59.1%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%98.1%
 5.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 799 students attended Burnet Middle.

Students at Burnet Middle are 90% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% White, 1% Asian.

Burnet Middle ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Texas middle schools.


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