Burns Middle

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

744 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Burns Middle School, located at 215 Shady Grove Road in Lawndale, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Cleveland County Schools district. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and personal development of students during their critical adolescent years, providing a structured environment designed to prepare them for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a community atmosphere typical of the Lawndale area.

The school operates under the broader mission of Cleveland County Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, digital literacy, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the district, Burns Middle aims to provide diverse learning opportunities, including extracurricular activities and support services that address the varied needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and local events, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.

744

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burns Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	512
Hispanic	73
Black	116
Asian	4
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
512 (68.8%)
Black
116 (15.6%)
Hispanic
73 (9.8%)
Two or More
38 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8223
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	741
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 6 231

Grade 7 276

Grade 8 237