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BURNS MIDDLE SCHOOL

615 BROOKER RD, BRANDON, FL 33511HILLSBOROUGH →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,202
Students
Total enrolled
$11,747
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
20.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 35% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,202 students in grades 06–08 in BRANDON, Florida.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,747 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BURNS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in BRANDON, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 1,202 students. The district invests $11,747 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at BURNS MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,202
Total Students
20.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
58
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution584 male · 618 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 581 students
Student Composition
47%
30%
11%
8%
Asian4%
White47%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black11%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120087002506

Academic Outcomes at BURNS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33511

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,747Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,747
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,169
Student Support$2,232
Administration$1,410
Operations$1,762
Other$1,175
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,747 spent per student, an estimated $5,204 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
43%
State government
40.6%
Local (property tax)
43.2%
Federal programs
16.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,747/student, 18% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
TURNER-BARTELS K-8 SCHOOL
↓
Middle
SHIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOLTOMLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLBARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
JULE F SUMNER HIGH SCHOOLNEWSOME HIGH SCHOOLALONSO HIGH SCHOOLRIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
+21 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHillsborough County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHILLSBOROUGH →
Phone: (813)744-8383
NCES ID: 120087002506
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BRANDON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HILLSBOROUGH
Other
FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
5,126 students · KG–12
● 33 opp47% FRL
High
JULE F SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL
3,827 students · 07–12
● 32 opp43% FRL
High
NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL
3,203 students · 09–12
● 38 opp18% FRL
High
ALONSO HIGH SCHOOL
2,795 students · 09–12
43% FRL
High
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2,599 students · 09–12
● 42 opp46% FRL
High
DURANT HIGH SCHOOL
2,589 students · 09–12
● 39 opp42% FRL
High
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL
2,558 students · 09–12
● 44 opp44% FRL
High
PLANT HIGH SCHOOL
2,507 students · 09–12
● 55 opp16% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
615 BROOKER RD, BRANDON, FL 33511
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.