Nick Kerr Middle

Summary:

Nick Kerr Middle is a public middle school located in Burleson, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,248 students. The school is part of the Burleson Independent School District, which is ranked 245 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nick Kerr Middle has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (32.45%) and African American (8.01%) students. Academically, the school's performance on STAAR EOC exams, particularly in Algebra I and Biology, is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a strong Gifted and Talented program, with its students ranking in the top 30% of Texas middle schools in this category. Additionally, Nick Kerr Middle's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform well compared to their peers, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools for ELL students.

However, the school faces some challenges, including a slight decline in enrollment and a shift in its racial makeup, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic and African American students. There are also significant disparities in academic performance across different student subgroups, with White and Asian students consistently outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers on STAAR tests. These performance gaps may be influenced by the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, Nick Kerr Middle generally performs on par or slightly better than its district peers, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Tom and Nita Nichols Middle, which is part of the Joshua ISD.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1320 E Hidden Creek Pkwy
       Burleson, TX  76028


(817) 245-0750

District: Burleson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1023rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,567 Help


Students who attend Nick Kerr Middle usually attend:

High:    Burleson Centennial High School

Feeder schools for Nick Kerr Middle:

Elementary:    Ann Brock Elementary At Oak Grove
    Norwood Elementary
    Richard Bransom Elementary
    William Stribling Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,248

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.5%
Hispanic:
32.5%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nick Kerr Middle ranks better than 56.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Burleson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.99. (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 Nick Kerr Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Burleson Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), Hispanic (32.5%), African American (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nick Kerr Middle is 17.1, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Burleson Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nick Kerr Middle is $8,567. 1 middle schools in the Burleson Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nick Kerr Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Nick Kerr Middle 1023rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Nick Kerr Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Burleson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Burleson Independent School District (Isd) 245th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nick Kerr Middle

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Rank History for all students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.95 566th 1573 64.0%
2005 74.62 312th 1582 80.3%
2006 76.91 259th 1585 83.7%
2007 76.00 262nd 1684 84.4%
2008 68.74 446th 1718 74.0%
2009 73.80 313th 1763 82.2%
2010 57.68 834th 1803 53.7%
2011 59.17 802nd 1895 57.7%
2012 67.15 574th 1951 70.6%
2013 71.80 446th 1973 77.4%
2014 74.01 420th 1987 78.9%
2015 69.57 551st 2043 73.0%
2016 54.29 962nd 1987 51.6%
2017 44.83 1043rd 2027 48.5%
2018 49.86 949th 2080 54.4%
2019 47.92 1051st 2193 52.1%
2021 58.85 767th 2252 65.9%
2022 50.51 1001st 2254 55.6%
2023 48.89 1092nd 2330 53.1%
2024 50.99 1023rd 2361 56.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.49 429th 720 40.4%
2019 33.65 525th 753 30.3%
2021 43.01 416th 743 44.0%
2022 42.80 480th 813 41.0%
2023 41.97 480th 817 41.2%
2024 44.34 441st 812 45.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.55 928th 1376 32.6%
2019 45.29 679th 1445 53.0%
2021 74.30 173rd 1592 89.1%
2022 58.40 463rd 1643 71.8%
2023 44.48 869th 1720 49.5%
2024 53.80 648th 1760 63.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 1130th 1597 29.2%
2019 40.02 893rd 1626 45.1%
2021 27.79 1412th 1712 17.5%
2022 39.16 1002nd 1757 43.0%
2023 37.73 1092nd 1815 39.8%
2024 31.37 1408th 1881 25.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.08 1172nd 2039 42.5%
2019 41.13 1254th 2073 39.5%
2021 48.00 1047th 2172 51.8%
2022 33.22 1608th 2220 27.6%
2023 40.00 1377th 2251 38.8%
2024 39.14 1350th 2224 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.02 904th 2008 55.0%
2019 49.89 962nd 2047 53.0%
2021 65.50 583rd 2151 72.9%
2022 56.04 836th 2221 62.4%
2023 51.26 989th 2241 55.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.82 771st 1430 46.1%
2019 46.09 982nd 1446 32.1%
2021 76.14 292nd 1501 80.5%
2022 77.00 213th 1488 85.7%
2023 69.93 417th 1481 71.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.29 1202nd 2008 40.1%
2019 38.04 1283rd 2058 37.7%
2021 50.46 851st 2118 59.8%
2022 31.50 1625th 2182 25.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.10 978th 2030 51.8%
2019 44.72 1064th 2069 48.6%
2021 52.76 917th 2168 57.7%
2022 44.81 1149th 2228 48.4%
2023 45.85 1154th 2245 48.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.86 545th 587 7.2%
2021 79.35 76th 589 87.1%
2022 86.95 19th 606 96.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.13 626th 1167 46.4%
2019 36.10 751st 1193 37.0%
2021 40.74 673rd 1213 44.5%
2022 42.23 657th 1251 47.5%
2023 50.22 543rd 1273 57.3%
2024 43.93 638th 1271 49.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.23 1165th 1895 38.5%
2019 42.09 1091st 1935 43.6%
2021 58.49 657th 2043 67.8%
2022 48.83 959th 2077 53.8%
2023 41.85 1228th 2116 42.0%
2024 41.70 1206th 2108 42.8%
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Rank History for White students at Nick Kerr Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.17 993rd 1673 40.6%
2019 36.98 1149th 1684 31.8%
2021 46.56 895th 1700 47.4%
2022 38.23 1135th 1723 34.1%
2023 39.68 1138th 1749 34.9%
2024 39.62 1096th 1724 36.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Open Quote THE KERR PEASANTRY IS NOWHERE NEAR AS MAGNIFICENT AS THE REALM ROYALTY! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 7, 2014

Open Quote They only care about test scores. The kids are crushed by the principal getting rid of the best teachers in the school. I guess they didn't teach to the test, but they made my son and daughter happy for school. Shame on this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 16, 2013

Open Quote I have a child that will be in 7th grade this year. This is our second year at Kerr. I was aprehensive at first sending my child to Kerr. The rumor was they were not very "family friendly". Boy was I wrong. Kerr has a new principal whose goal is to reach out to parents and keep them in the loop. He is all over the school, and my child really likes him. Some of the teachers I was concerned about have left. I hope we have gotten some good ones to replace them!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nick Kerr Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 507 5 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 863 6 2 41 4 n/a n/a 0 916
2003 863 6 2 41 4 n/a n/a 0 916
2004 895 9 4 67 8 n/a n/a 0 983
2005 914 3 8 62 5 n/a n/a 0 992
2006 923 7 8 89 6 n/a n/a 0 1033
2007 867 15 4 105 9 n/a n/a 0 1000
2008 837 25 4 104 6 n/a n/a 0 976
2009 862 31 3 92 3 n/a n/a 0 991
2010 951 60 6 157 8 n/a n/a 0 1182
2011 885 58 6 202 9 3 27 0 1190
2012 903 53 6 215 10 1 23 0 1211
2013 891 53 4 240 10 2 22 0 1222
2014 882 50 8 242 9 4 25 0 1220
2015 903 65 6 241 9 3 31 0 1258
2016 770 74 6 229 9 3 27 0 1118
2017 805 95 13 264 8 2 24 0 1211
2018 789 101 14 307 5 3 31 0 1250
2019 812 111 11 329 2 1 45 0 1311
2020 672 103 9 317 7 1 46 0 1155
2021 692 100 9 333 6 2 42 0 1184
2022 721 87 14 368 6 3 48 0 1247
2023 680 100 12 405 4 4 43 0 1248

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 Nick Kerr Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 538 33.2 16.2 17.1
2002 916 56.1 16.3 16.5
2003 916 56.1 16.3 16.5
2004 983 57.6 17.1 18.9
2005 992 55.9 17.7 22.6
2006 1033 60.6 17.0 23.1
2007 1000 59.3 16.9 22.3
2008 976 60.5 16.1 21.6
2009 991 60.4 16.4 21
2010 1182 68.9 17.1 31.2
2011 1190 69.7 17.0 33.6
2012 1211 68.9 17.5 32.8
2013 1222 70.8 17.2 32.3
2014 1220 71.0 17.1 31.8
2015 1258 73.0 17.2 34.3
2016 1118 71.0 15.7 36.4
2017 1211 75.9 15.9 41.7
2018 1250 81.6 15.3 39.6
2019 1311 78.7 16.6 39.1
2020 1155 66.8 17.2 41.9
2021 1184 69.7 16.9 35.7
2022 1247 69.9 17.8 27.9
2023 1248 72.6 17.1 43

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 Nick Kerr Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 538 33.2 16.2 17.1
2002 916 56.1 16.3 16.5
2003 916 56.1 16.3 16.5
2004 983 57.6 17.1 18.9
2005 992 55.9 17.7 22.6
2006 1033 60.6 17.0 23.1
2007 1000 59.3 16.9 22.3
2008 976 60.5 16.1 21.6
2009 991 60.4 16.4 21
2010 1182 68.9 17.1 31.2
2011 1190 69.7 17.0 33.6
2012 1211 68.9 17.5 32.8
2013 1222 70.8 17.2 32.3
2014 1220 71.0 17.1 31.8
2015 1258 73.0 17.2 34.3
2016 1118 71.0 15.7 36.4
2017 1211 75.9 15.9 41.7
2018 1250 81.6 15.3 39.6
2019 1311 78.7 16.6 39.1
2020 1155 66.8 17.2 41.9
2021 1184 69.7 16.9 35.7
2022 1247 69.9 17.8 27.9
2023 1248 72.6 17.1 43

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 Nick Kerr Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $779 (9.6%) $7,341 (90.4%) $8,119
2020 $743 (9.0%) $7,511 (91.0%) $8,254
2021 $734 (8.6%) $7,833 (91.4%) $8,567

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nick Kerr Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1051st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1092nd of 2330 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Nick Kerr Middle)3751
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))3852
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nick Kerr Middle)4052
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))4154
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Nick Kerr Middle)4751
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))4854
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nick Kerr Middle)3548
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Nick Kerr Middle)5949
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))5953
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nick Kerr Middle)3035
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))3838
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Nick Kerr Middle)4038
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Nick Kerr Middle)3418
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))3425
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Nick Kerr Middle)9590
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Burleson Independent School District (Isd))6450
 14%
   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 Students13111248
 4.8%
African American111100
 9.9%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1112
 9.1%
Hispanic329405
 23.1%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White812680
 16.3%
Two or More Races4543
 4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%43%
 4%


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Students who attend Nick Kerr Middle usually go on to attend Burleson Centennial High School

Students at Nick Kerr Middle are 54% White, 32% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Nick Kerr Middle ranks 1023rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,248 students attended Nick Kerr Middle.


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