At a glance
Reported students
821
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Burnet Middle: 821 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 908
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Austin. It is one of 122 current school records connected to Austin ISD. NCES reports 821 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 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 (90.3%) and Black (5.5%). English learners represent 75.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Burnet Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.84 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 2 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
- 75.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White2.8%
- Hispanic90.3%
- Black5.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
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
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 Austin ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bailey Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
785 reported students
Lively Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
910 reported students
O Henry Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
686 reported students
Bedichek Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
671 reported students
Paredes Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
635 reported students
Covington Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Public schools near Burnet Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Austin Middle · Charter · Basis Texas | 03–07 | 155 | 2 mi |
| Lamar Middle Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 1,109 | 2.1 mi |
| Murchison Middle Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 1,209 | 2.1 mi |
| Webb Middle Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 502 | 2.4 mi |
| Dobie Middle Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 512 | 2.8 mi |
| KIPP Austin College Prep Middle · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | 05–08 | 465 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burnet Middle
What grades does Burnet Middle serve?
Burnet Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Austin ISD.
How many students attend Burnet Middle?
Burnet Middle reported 821 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 908 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burnet Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 821 students and 56.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burnet Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burnet Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Austin ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burnet Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Burnet Middle in?
Burnet Middle is part of Austin ISD, based in Austin, TX, which operates 122 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burnet Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Basis Austin (2 mi), Lamar Middle (2.1 mi), Murchison Middle (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.