Is Burke County Middle School a good school?

Burke County Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Georgia middle schools.

How many students attend Burke County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 867 students attended Burke County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Burke County Middle School?

Students at Burke County Middle School are 60% African American, 27% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Burke County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Burke County Middle School usually go on to attend Burke County High School

Burke County Middle School in Waynesboro GA

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SchoolDigger ranks Burke County Middle School 444^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Burke County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Burke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke County 142^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burke County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	46.46	262^nd	420	37.6%
2007	42.15	306^th	445	31.2%
2008	35.27	352^nd	462	23.8%
2009	33.53	364^th	466	21.9%
2010	38.74	352^nd	494	28.7%
2011	42.52	335^th	504	33.5%
2012	50.12	293^rd	508	42.3%
2013	58.98	240^th	527	54.5%
2014	56.49	268^th	521	48.6%
2015	34.09	360^th	537	33.0%
2016	27.59	405^th	545	25.7%
2017	25.95	413^th	539	23.4%
2018	20.45	447^th	543	17.7%
2019	25.79	433^rd	559	22.5%
2021	26.16	409^th	542	24.5%
2022	19.82	455^th	567	19.8%
2023	19.63	468^th	577	18.9%
2024	24.64	444^th	588	24.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, July 31, 2011

The reason they are failing school starts back at elementary school ,they put most of the teacher and administrator kids in same homeroom from k5 on ,with know regard to test scores Close Quote

Enrollment information for Burke County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	654	654
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	704	704
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	749	749
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	854	854
1994	398	807	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1995	346	807	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1162
1996	346	807	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1162
1997	383	814	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1203
1998	401	772	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1186
1999	382	780	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1174
2000	392	794	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1197
2001	381	840	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1231
2002	361	835	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2003	361	835	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2004	359	834	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1205
2005	360	790	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	12	1176
2006	345	721	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	5	1084
2007	348	760	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	6	1128
2008	328	694	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	9	1048
2009	332	711	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	10	1066
2010	321	683	0	2	3	0	14	0	1023
2011	316	665	0	4	1	0	8	0	994
2012	266	640	0	3	3	1	13	0	926
2013	297	653	2	9	2	0	20	0	983
2014	291	640	1	12	1	1	24	0	970
2015	278	670	3	13	3	0	33	0	1000
2016	283	657	4	26	3	1	34	0	1008
2017	267	642	5	30	3	0	39	0	986
2018	261	648	4	36	1	1	38	0	989
2019	269	602	4	39	3	0	40	0	957
2020	275	606	2	44	2	0	38	0	967
2021	287	591	4	49	1	0	24	0	956
2022	245	573	1	51	1	0	36	0	907
2023	248	532	4	53	1	0	44	0	882
2024	237	518	4	58	0	0	50	0	867

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 Burke County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	654	36.0	18.1	53.2
1991	704	38.0	18.5	50.4
1992	749	37.0	20.2	65.6
1993	854	41.0	20.8	63.7
1994	1209	65.7	18.4	45
1995	1162	66.0	17.6	62.7
1996	1162	66.0	17.6	62.7
1997	1203	70.3	17.1	67.8
1998	1186	69.0	17.2	74
1999	1174	70.8	16.6	72.8
2000	1197	71.8	16.7	74.3
2001	1231	72.3	17.0	73.7
2002	1206	61.5	19.6	80.9
2003	1206	61.5	19.6	80.9
2004	1205	59.8	20.2	84.7
2005	1176	69.0	17.0	82.6
2006	1084	72.2	15.0	81
2007	1128	71.0	15.9	83.4
2008	1048	72.0	14.6	83.9
2009	1066	78.0	13.7	84
2010	1023	77.0	13.2	83.2
2011	994	75.0	13.2	82.5
2012	926	70.0	13.2	83.3
2013	983	69.8	14.0	83.2
2014	970	74.0	13.1	99.7
2015	1000	72.0	13.8	100
2016	1008	70.0	14.4	99.7
2017	986	69.0	14.2	100
2018	989	70.4	14.0	100
2019	957	67.5	14.1	100
2020	967	65.2	14.8	100
2021	956	68.2	14.0	100
2022	907	68.2	13.2	n/a
2023	882	68.2	12.9	100
2024	867	71.0	12.2	98.7

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 Burke County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	654	36.0	18.1	53.2
1991	704	38.0	18.5	50.4
1992	749	37.0	20.2	65.6
1993	854	41.0	20.8	63.7
1994	1209	65.7	18.4	45
1995	1162	66.0	17.6	62.7
1996	1162	66.0	17.6	62.7
1997	1203	70.3	17.1	67.8
1998	1186	69.0	17.2	74
1999	1174	70.8	16.6	72.8
2000	1197	71.8	16.7	74.3
2001	1231	72.3	17.0	73.7
2002	1206	61.5	19.6	80.9
2003	1206	61.5	19.6	80.9
2004	1205	59.8	20.2	84.7
2005	1176	69.0	17.0	82.6
2006	1084	72.2	15.0	81
2007	1128	71.0	15.9	83.4
2008	1048	72.0	14.6	83.9
2009	1066	78.0	13.7	84
2010	1023	77.0	13.2	83.2
2011	994	75.0	13.2	82.5
2012	926	70.0	13.2	83.3
2013	983	69.8	14.0	83.2
2014	970	74.0	13.1	99.7
2015	1000	72.0	13.8	100
2016	1008	70.0	14.4	99.7
2017	986	69.0	14.2	100
2018	989	70.4	14.0	100
2019	957	67.5	14.1	100
2020	967	65.2	14.8	100
2021	956	68.2	14.0	100
2022	907	68.2	13.2	n/a
2023	882	68.2	12.9	100
2024	867	71.0	12.2	98.7

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 Burke County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,194 (10.7%)	$9,958 (89.3%)	$11,152
2018	$1,138 (9.8%)	$10,416 (90.2%)	$11,554
2019	$1,210 (10.1%)	$10,774 (89.9%)	$11,984

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burke County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 433^rd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 468^th of 577 Middle schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County Middle School)	34.6	20.5	14.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)	34.6	20.5	14.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Middle School)	29.5	9.1	20.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Burke County)	29.5	9.1	20.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County Middle School)	27.2	23.4	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)	27.2	23.4	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Middle School)	25.4	15.4	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Burke County)	25.4	15.4	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County Middle School)	20.7	24.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)	20.7	24.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burke County Middle School)	22.8	16.2	6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Burke County)	22.8	16.2	6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Burke County Middle School)	16.3	8.5	7.8%
8th Grade Science (Burke County)	16.3	8.5	7.8%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Burke County Middle School)	19	17.6	1.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Burke County)	19	17.6	1.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Burke County Middle School)	84.6	75.8	8.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Burke County)	21.9	15.9	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	957	882	7.8%
African American	602	532	11.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	39	53	35.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	269	248	7.8%
Two or More Races	40	44	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Elementary:	Blakeney Elementary
	S G A Elementary School
	Waynesboro Primary School

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burke County Middle School	Public	6-8	356 Southside Dr	Waynesboro	30830	Burke County	Burke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 554-3532	867	71	12.2	98.7%	237 (27.3%)	518 (59.7%)	58 (6.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.8%)	24.6	444^th of 588 public middle schools	24.5%		19.6	468^th of 577 public middle schools	18.9%	24		22.5	24.5	29.4	14.3	18.8	30.3	16.5	18.6	$11,984	$1,210	$10,774
Hephzibah Middle School	Public	6-8	2427 Mims Rd	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-4534	510	41	12.5	88.6%	89 (17.5%)	372 (72.9%)	28 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.7%)	12.2	542^nd of 588 public middle schools	7.8%		10.3	546^th of 577 public middle schools	5.4%	4	5.9	23.2	17.3	21.5	6.8	7.5	11.0	4.4	8.6	$9,654	$862	$8,793
Pine Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	2147 McElmurray Rd	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-3730	567	51	11.1	82.4%	159 (28.0%)	341 (60.1%)	24 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.2%)	15	515^th of 588 public middle schools	12.4%		9	556^th of 577 public middle schools	3.6%	41	13.3	26.2	19.8	22.9	15.5	10.7	14.2	3.4	4.5	$7,959	$859	$7,100
Spirit Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	115 Dolphin Way	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-3987	530	43	12.2	93.4%	23 (4.3%)	463 (87.4%)	24 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.2%)	7.3	572^nd of 588 public middle schools	2.7%		6.4	567^th of 577 public middle schools	1.7%	5	14.3	11.0	7.6	13.7	4.0	5.3	9.2	4.1	3.4	$8,521	$912	$7,610
Jenkins County Middle School	Public	6-8	433 Barney Ave	Millen	30442	Jenkins County	Jenkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 982-1063	246	18	13.8	96.7%	98 (39.8%)	114 (46.3%)	25 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	46.2	299^th of 588 public middle schools	49.1%		51	258^th of 577 public middle schools	55.3%	41		27.4	36.2	31.0	27.7	26.6	39.4	43.7	38.0	$9,566	$715	$8,851

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