Burncoat Middle School

worcesterschools.org/school/burncoat-middle-school/

720 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Burncoat Middle School, located on Burncoat Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, serves as a key academic institution within the Worcester Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to become engaged and responsible members of the broader Worcester community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Burncoat Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing various extracurricular opportunities and fostering a strong sense of school spirit. The institution places a high priority on the collaboration between students, educators, and families, ensuring that each student receives the guidance and resources necessary to succeed. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and community initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at http://burncoatmiddle.worcesterschools.org.

720

Total Students

53.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burncoat Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	328
Black	135
Asian	45
Two or More	31

Hispanic
328 (45.6%)
White
180 (25.0%)
Black
135 (18.8%)
Asian
45 (6.3%)
Two or More
31 (4.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3390
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/burncoat-middle-school/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 391

Grade 8 329