Lee Burneson Middle School

www.wlake.org/

501 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lee Burneson Middle School, located at 2260 Dover Center Rd in Westlake, Ohio, serves as the primary middle school for the Westlake City School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the academic and social-emotional transition of students in grades 5 through 8, providing a structured yet challenging environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various elective offerings, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond traditional academics, Lee Burneson is known for fostering a vibrant school culture that emphasizes community and student development. The school provides numerous extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, performing arts programs, and various clubs, which allow students to engage with their peers and develop leadership skills outside of the classroom. With a commitment to the "Westlake Way," the school works closely with families and the surrounding community to maintain high educational standards and promote an inclusive, supportive atmosphere for all middle-level learners.

501

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lee Burneson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	42
Black	20
Asian	30
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

White
373 (74.5%)
Hispanic
42 (8.4%)
Two or More
35 (7.0%)
Asian
30 (6.0%)
Black
20 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Westlake City
Phone:	(440)835-6340
Website:	http://www.wlake.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 7 259

Grade 8 242