Burnet Middle School, Union NJ (2026 List)

About Burnet Middle School

Burnet Middle School 1000 Caldwell Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Township of Union Public Schools The school includes grades 6-8, although the state directory records also show a grade span of 5-8. The campus has 569 students, giving it a strong middle-grade presence in Union Township. Its student-teacher ratio is 14. The school has 75.60 full-time equivalent teachers. 51% of the student body is male while 49% of students are female. Assessment data from the state showed 22% of students met or exceeded expectations in math and 37% met or exceeded expectations in reading. Burnet is a regular public non-charter middle school and is paired with Kawameeh Middle School in the township secondary pathway. Burnet is a campus-scale public middle school that integrates core academics, counseling resources, activities, family communication and transition planning as students move toward Union High School. Average local housing values are $575,763 and families are provided with one clean market marker for the Union area. Burnet also provides families searching for the best middle school in New Jersey a large suburban public pathway compared with broader Union County options.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%

Reading 38%

State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 38% in Reading.

79

Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

959

Total Students

$89187

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 10.11%

Asian 7.51%

Hispanic 30.24%

Black 48.49%

Two+ Races 3.34%

Native Am. 0%

White

10.11%

Asian

7.51%

Hispanic

30.24%

Black

48.49%

Two+ Races

3.34%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 959

49.53%

475 Female

50.47%

484 Male

Student Population

959 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

239 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Burnet Middle School Contact Information

Address

1000 CALDWELL AVENUE, UNION, NJ, 07083

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Phone

(908) 851-6490

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Website

http://burnet.twpunionschools.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Burnet Middle School recently posted information for eighth-grade activities, giving families a timely look at important end-of-year plans for students moving on from middle school. The update is designed to help families stay organized around celebrations, expectations and student milestones to help with a smooth close to the school year. It also speaks to Burnet's emphasis on keeping parents informed while acknowledging the transition from middle school to the next step in the Township of Union Public Schools pathway.

FAQ

Q1. What type of school setting does Burnet Middle School provide?

Ans. Burnet Middle School offers a large suburban middle-school setting where students practice independence, organization, and stronger academic routines.

Q2. Does Burnet Middle School offer student leadership opportunities?

Ans. Burnet Middle School includes student council and school activities that help students build responsibility, voice, and participation.

Q3. How does Burnet Middle School support families?

Ans. Burnet Middle School connects families through ParentSquare, district updates, anti-bullying resources, calendars, and school communication tools.

Q4. Is Burnet Middle School part of a larger district pathway?

Ans. Burnet Middle School belongs to Township of Union Public Schools, connecting students to district services and Union High School.

Q5. What should families know about Burnet Middle School’s culture?

Ans. Burnet Middle School emphasizes inclusion, academic effort, critical thinking, compassion, and student growth within a diverse township school community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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