N R Burger Middle

174 WSF TATUM DRIVE
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401

www.hattiesburgpsd.com

525 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

N.R. Burger Middle School, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serves as a central hub for students in the Hattiesburg Public School District. As a dedicated middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, fostering an environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school is committed to academic achievement and character development, aiming to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future success in both their educational and personal pursuits.

Beyond its core academic offerings, N.R. Burger Middle School emphasizes a culture of community and engagement. Through various extracurricular activities, sports, and student organizations, the school encourages students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers and educators. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and student involvement, N.R. Burger strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that reflects the values and identity of the surrounding Hattiesburg community.

525

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for N R Burger Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	60
Black	424
Two or More	27

Black
424 (80.8%)
Hispanic
60 (11.4%)
Two or More
27 (5.1%)
White
14 (2.7%)

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:	Hattiesburg
Phone:	(601)582-0536
Website:	http://www.hattiesburgpsd.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
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 7 226

Grade 8 288

Ungraded 11