- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burnet, TX
Burnet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Burnet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481222000724
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnet Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Burnet · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnet Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnet Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Burnet, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Burnet Middle held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 481222000724 · Burnet, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 13.9:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnet H S (946 students)
Burnet Middle held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burnet Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burnet H S
Burnet H S
946 students
- This school
Burnet Middle
711 students
- Shady Grove El
Shady Grove El
570 students
- Rj Richey El
Rj Richey El
510 students
- Bertram El
Bertram El
437 students
- Quest H S 35
Quest H S
35 students
What this shows Burnet Middle reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnet Middle compares
Burnet Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$11,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Burnet Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burnet Cisd reports $11,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rj Richey El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bertram El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnet Middle
How many students attend Burnet Middle?
Burnet Middle has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burnet, TX. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnet Middle is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Burnet Middle?
54.3% of students at Burnet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Burnet Middle is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Burnet, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnet Middle?
Burnet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burnet Middle rank among public schools in Burnet?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnet Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Burnet, 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 Burnet on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnet Cisd?
Besides Burnet Middle, Burnet Cisd also operates Burnet H S (946 students), Shady Grove El (570 students), and Rj Richey El (510 students). See the Burnet Cisd district page for the complete list.