Serving 39 students in grades 7-8, Burkeville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
72%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Burkeville Middle School?
39 students attend Burkeville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Burkeville Middle School students are White, and 28% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burkeville Middle School?
Burkeville Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burkeville Middle School offer ?
Burkeville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Burkeville Middle School part of?
Burkeville Middle School is part of Burkeville Independent School District.
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