At a glance
Reported students
720
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Burncoat Middle School: 720 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 686
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Burncoat Middle School
Burncoat Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Worcester. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Worcester. NCES reports 720 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.6%) and White (25%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Burncoat Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.07 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.07
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25%
- Hispanic45.6%
- Black18.8%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Worcester
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Worcester East Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Forest Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
839 reported students
Sullivan Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
940 reported students
Quinsigamond
Elementary · Grades PK–06
738 reported students
Nelson Place
Elementary · Grades PK–06
621 reported students
Belmont Street Community
Elementary · Grades PK–06
615 reported students
Public schools near Burncoat Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove Middle Middle · Worcester | 07–08 | 839 | 1.3 mi |
| Worcester East Middle Middle · Worcester | 06–08 | 731 | 3.1 mi |
| Mountview Middle Middle · Wachusett | 06–08 | 773 | 3.2 mi |
| Oak Middle School Middle · Shrewsbury | 07–08 | 914 | 3.4 mi |
| Sherwood Middle School Middle · Shrewsbury | 05–06 | 951 | 3.4 mi |
| Sullivan Middle Middle · Worcester | 06–08 | 940 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burncoat Middle School
What grades does Burncoat Middle School serve?
Burncoat Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Worcester.
How many students attend Burncoat Middle School?
Burncoat Middle School reported 720 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 686 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burncoat Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 720 students and 53.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burncoat Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burncoat Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Worcester attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Burncoat Middle School in?
Burncoat Middle School is part of Worcester, based in Worcester, MA, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burncoat Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forest Grove Middle (1.3 mi), Worcester East Middle (3.1 mi), Mountview Middle (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.