- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mobile, AL
Burns Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Burns Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237000990
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burns Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 10
- middle schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Burns Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burns Middle School ranks #5 of 10 middle schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Burns Middle School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010237000990 · Mobile, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 13.5:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Burns Middle School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Burns Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 568
Burns Middle School
568 students
What this shows Burns Middle School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burns Middle School compares
Burns Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.7%
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
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 252 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 89.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
White 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Burns Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burns Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burns Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Mobile
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bernice J Causey Middle School
Standard public school
1,339 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Cl Scarborough Model Middle School
Standard public school
641 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Standard public school
453 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pillans Middle School
Standard public school
440 students 20:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Standard public school
338 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Denton Magnet School of Technology
Standard public school
334 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burns Middle School
How many students attend Burns Middle School?
Burns Middle School has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% 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 Burns Middle School?
58.6% of students at Burns Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burns Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Burns Middle School is African American at 63.6% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burns Middle School?
Burns Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Burns Middle School rank among middle schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Burns Middle School ranks #5 of 10 middle schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Burns Middle School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.