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Burnet Middle

Public Grades 6-8

2249^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 4% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Burnet Middle in Austin, TX, is a public school serving 821 students in grades 6-8 within the Austin Independent School District (Isd), and it faces significant academic challenges, with over 92% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch and a state ranking in the 4th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year.

Burnet Middle's academic performance is notably low compared to nearby schools, with proficiency rates in core subjects like reading and math often falling below 25%, while schools like Lamar Middle and Murchison Middle—located less than 2.5 miles away—achieve proficiency rates above 70% in many areas. The school also has a high dropout rate of 4.2%, which is more than double the district average and significantly higher than the 0.2% to 0.5% rates at those higher-performing schools. However, there is an interesting bright spot: students who take the Algebra I End-of-Course exam perform exceptionally well, with 94% achieving proficiency, far exceeding district and state averages, though this represents a small, select group of students.

Despite higher per-student spending ($12,305) compared to nearby high-performing schools, Burnet Middle's overall outcomes remain low, reflecting systemic challenges tied to the high poverty levels in its community. The school's performance is consistent with other struggling schools in the area, such as Dobie Middle and Webb Middle, which also have high poverty rates and low academic rankings. For parents, this means Burnet Middle is a school where the majority of students need significant support, but there are pockets of success, particularly in advanced math for a few students.

821

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,958

Per pupil spending ?

92.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8401 Hathaway St
Austin, TX 78757-7097

(512) 414-3225

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Burnet Middle:

Elementary:	Cook Elementary
	McBee Elementary
	Padron Elementary
	Pillow Elementary
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	Wooldridge Elementary
	Wooten Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.3%

African American:

5.5%

White:

2.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 5th percentile in 2016 → 4th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (17% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (4th percentile)

!Reading scores 37 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school17%

District avg49%

Texas avg47%

2,249^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 4%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 19Middle Schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)

523^rd of 951Austin Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	10.0	2249 of 2335	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	7.0	2273 of 2344	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.0	2283 of 2372	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	6.7	2267 of 2330	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.3	2189 of 2254	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.1	2234 of 2252	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	11.0	2081 of 2193	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.2	1955 of 2080	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	11.7	1920 of 2027	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	10.5	1879 of 1987	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	16.4	1833 of 2043	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	19.0	1754 of 1987	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	22.0	1696 of 1973	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.9	1659 of 1951	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	14.6	1801 of 1895	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	6.8	1760 of 1803	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	7.7	1713 of 1763	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	12.3	1629 of 1718	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	4.0	1655 of 1684	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	9.3	1513 of 1585	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	7.2	1524 of 1582	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	5.5	1535 of 1573	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.1	1068 of 1295	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.8	967 of 997	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.2	1216 of 1280	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	21.3	1106 of 1273	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.7	1062 of 1251	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.2	1178 of 1213	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	18.3	1102 of 1193	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.1	1010 of 1167	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	17.4	2057 of 2182	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.4	2085 of 2118	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	24.4	1809 of 2058	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.1	1694 of 2008	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	13.2	1367 of 1390	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	14.2	1379 of 1428	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	14.6	1690 of 1770	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	14.7	1654 of 1720	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	18.1	1555 of 1643	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	19.3	1538 of 1592	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	31.3	1078 of 1445	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.9	889 of 1376	35.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	9.1	2193 of 2240	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	7.8	1801 of 1825	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.2	2172 of 2242	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	6.9	2195 of 2241	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	7.9	2181 of 2221	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.3	2141 of 2151	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	9.9	1986 of 2047	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.6	1945 of 2008	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	9.9	1443 of 1497	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	8.2	1190 of 1230	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	1.9	1467 of 1481	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.6	1419 of 1488	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	2.2	1491 of 1501	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	30.6	1189 of 1446	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.8	1236 of 1430	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	11.3	2074 of 2141	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	9.1	1696 of 1731	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	11.1	2062 of 2119	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	7.9	2078 of 2116	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.3	2039 of 2077	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.9	2029 of 2043	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	13.2	1859 of 1935	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.2	1805 of 1895	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	12.6	2166 of 2253	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	10.7	1781 of 1820	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.7	2151 of 2235	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.3	2188 of 2251	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.5	2146 of 2220	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.4	2157 of 2172	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	15.3	1970 of 2073	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.1	1902 of 2039	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	11.8	2160 of 2253	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	9.4	1771 of 1818	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.8	2180 of 2246	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	7.4	2189 of 2245	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.5	2150 of 2228	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.9	2150 of 2168	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	12.5	1970 of 2069	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.6	1896 of 2030	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.7	1599 of 1956	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.7	789 of 1568	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	1337 of 1891	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.0	1597 of 1815	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.2	1546 of 1757	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.3	1559 of 1712	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.7	1454 of 1626	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.2	1347 of 1597	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.7	1241 of 1731	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.8	885 of 1439	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.2	1009 of 1733	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	15.7	1599 of 1749	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.9	1650 of 1723	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	8.0	1646 of 1684	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.8	1609 of 1673	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)28th percentile+25 vs school

Special Education (2026)18th percentile+15 vs school

African American (2026)18th percentile+14 vs school

At Risk (2022)6th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)4th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)4th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)4th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)3rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)2nd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)2nd percentile~ school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I94%+40 vs state

Reading19%-37 vs state

Mathematics15%-24 vs state

Social Studies11%-21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Just like the movie "Kids"...except this is a school, in real life. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, March 21, 2013

a lot of people say that this is a bad school, well its not. It depends who your children have as friends. If they hang out with the bad kids, they are more likely to make bad choices, but if they talk to 'good kids' or focus more on their education, they will do better. I have had encounters with the teachers, and they try their best to help the kids, sometimes if the student does poorly it's because they don't pay attention, it's not the teacher's fault entirely. And every or just about all middle schools have a dress code, it's not just cause of how the students are. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 13, 2012

Your beating your head against the wall, attempting to change this 'broken' school system. . .current ranking #1790, out of 1890 . . .which is shameful and inexcusable.

While some teachers are 'devoted' to your child's education, most are only interested in State test scores, passing problems on to the next grade level, and baby sitting your child . . .(the exception . . .the band program . . .which is acceptable) . . . if your seeking good grades . . .lots of 'in-class' study time . . .'time filling' in-class cartoons . . .a future 'guaranteed' BHS high school diploma . . . with no 'education' . . .then this is the place for you . . .otherwise look for another school. (remember your child will soon be attending the academically unacceptable Burnet High school . . .ask yourself, Where were those BHS kids educated? answ. BMS) . . . I want my son 'out-of-house', off to college by 18, supporting himself by 25! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 14, 2012

Burnet Middle School Sailors - "Anchor Babied In Sub Par Excellence"! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Well unfortunately the majority of the students here have very little mannerism. This has nothing to do with the school in general. I moved because I didnt want my son to go to school here, but with the Elementary for my younger children being the school of my choice; I did move back to this area. He has done a wonderful job. Yes some of his friends have made bad choices, foul mouths, and just seem like they dont care about their education this doesnt mean he shall act like this. It starts with the parents.These are children, their parents need to be held accountable somewhat for their mannerism. I have had bad encounters with the school in the past but my son did very well and I am allowing him to stay his 8th grade year. And to wish this school would close down due to not meeting standard is being very double standard. How about lets wish Parents would start being parents instead of blaming the school! THis is definitely not the worst school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 11, 2010

Very bad school the dress code is there because of gang problems that should throw up some red flags right there!!
They dumb down the classes to make it easy for everyone to pass.
My daughter gets harrased by packs of boys and they do very little this will be the only year she will be attending this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Burnet Middle	Public	6-8	8401 Hathaway St	Austin	78757	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3225	821	57	14.4	92.4%	23 (2.8%)	45 (5.5%)	741 (90.3%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	10	2249^th of 2335 public middle schools	3.7%		7	2273^rd of 2344 public middle schools	3.0%	24			94.1			15.6	15.8	25.2		15.8	4.5	25.2	11.0	$10,958
Lamar Middle	Public	6-8	6201 Wynona St	Austin	78757	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-3217	1,109	63	17.5	22.2%	664 (59.9%)	30 (2.7%)	330 (29.8%)	24 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (5.1%)	87	194^th of 2335 public middle schools	91.7%		88.2	185^th of 2344 public middle schools	92.1%	9			94.7			81.5	75.7	82.5		56.4	19.0	70.2	64.3	$8,018
Murchison Middle	Public	6-8	3700 N Hills Dr	Austin	78731	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-3254	1,209	67	18.1	26.8%	654 (54.1%)	54 (4.5%)	331 (27.4%)	106 (8.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (5.1%)	79.9	325^th of 2335 public middle schools	86.1%		75.7	416^th of 2344 public middle schools	82.3%	91			95.8			61.5	72.2	74.2		54.5	39.9	72.4	41.0	$7,952
Webb Middle	Public	6-8	601 E St Johns Ave	Austin	78752	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3258	502	43	11.6	98.0%	20 (4.0%)	35 (7.0%)	432 (86.1%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6.2	2289^th of 2335 public middle schools	2.0%		5.6	2291^st of 2344 public middle schools	2.3%	2			32.4			4.3	15.6	24.2		7.6	7.9	13.2	2.1	$11,480
Dobie Middle	Public	6-8	1200 E Rundberg Ln	Austin	78753	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3270	512	36	14.2	93.4%	28 (5.5%)	44 (8.6%)	417 (81.4%)	21 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7.9	2275^th of 2335 public middle schools	2.6%		5.3	2293^rd of 2344 public middle schools	2.2%	18			78.6			25.9	29.2	23.9		14.2	1.8	10.5	1.5	$11,773
KIPP Austin College Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	8004 Cameron Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 501-4969	465	21	22.0	94.2%	10 (2.2%)	17 (3.7%)	427 (91.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	46.6	1153^rd of 2335 public middle schools	50.6%		29.4	1755^th of 2344 public middle schools	25.1%	602	20.0	0.0	65.6		40.0	39.7	50.5	44.1	33.3	31.9	48.6		36.2	$7,780
Westview Middle	Public	6-8	1805 Scofield Ln	Austin	78727	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-2200	770	58	13.3	72.6%	53 (6.9%)	95 (12.3%)	549 (71.3%)	51 (6.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.5%)	19.2	2065^th of 2335 public middle schools	11.6%		13.8	2173^rd of 2344 public middle schools	7.3%	108			82.5			30.9	30.7	46.1		13.9	4.0	21.5	23.9	$11,199
Sadler Means Ywla	Public	6-8	6401 N Hampton Dr	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3234	278	29	9.6	80.9%	18 (6.5%)	45 (16.2%)	196 (70.5%)	13 (4.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	28.4	1778^th of 2335 public middle schools	23.9%		12.1	2200^th of 2344 public middle schools	6.1%	422			74.4	94.6		38.1	35.1	19.1		4.4		46.0	22.4	$14,508
Austin Achieve Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	5908 Manor Rd	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Achieve Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 522-4190	669	31	21.3	90.0%	12 (1.8%)	42 (6.3%)	608 (90.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20.7	2029^th of 2335 public middle schools	13.1%		23.1	1938^th of 2344 public middle schools	17.3%	91			38.0		27.5	23.9	31.1	42.1	27.1	7.1	29.4	0.0	17.5	$8,002
General Marshall Middle	Public	6-7	4401 Tilley St	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 414-4163	431	28	15.4	64.0%	94 (21.8%)	88 (20.4%)	228 (52.9%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	26.9	1820^th of 2335 public middle schools	22.1%					(n/a)			75.8			40.9	39.7	43.4		31.5	6.8	27.0	21.9	$26,186

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What is the racial makeup of Burnet Middle?

Students at Burnet Middle are 90% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% White.

What district is Burnet Middle in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Is Burnet Middle a good school?

Burnet Middle ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Burnet Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 821 students attended Burnet Middle.

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