Enrollment
743
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burkburnett, TX
Burkburnett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Burkburnett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481212000708
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burkburnett Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Burkburnett · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Burkburnett Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burkburnett Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Burkburnett, TX.
School address
District: Burkburnett Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481212000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burkburnett Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burkburnett Middle
Burkburnett Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Burkburnett, Texas, enrolling 743 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #897, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1259 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 177 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 743 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Burkburnett Isd also operates Burkburnett H S (901 students) and I C Evans El (568 students) alongside Burkburnett Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burkburnett Middle compares
Burkburnett Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Burkburnett Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burkburnett Isd, which includes Burkburnett Middle.
$11,081
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 48.9%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Burkburnett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkburnett H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| I C Evans El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Overton Ray El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John G Tower El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Student Support Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burkburnett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burkburnett Middle
How many students attend Burkburnett Middle?
Burkburnett Middle has 743 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burkburnett, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burkburnett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Burkburnett Middle is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burkburnett Middle?
42.3% of students at Burkburnett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burkburnett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Burkburnett Middle is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Burkburnett, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burkburnett Middle?
Burkburnett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burkburnett Middle rank among public schools in Burkburnett?
By Resource Investment Index, Burkburnett Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Burkburnett, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burkburnett on the city page.
Is Burkburnett Middle a good school?
Burkburnett Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burkburnett Isd?
Besides Burkburnett Middle, Burkburnett Isd also operates Burkburnett H S (901 students), I C Evans El (568 students), and Overton Ray El (526 students). See the Burkburnett Isd district page for the complete list.
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