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N R Burger Middle School

174 WSF TATUM DRIVE, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401

About N R Burger Middle School

Hattiesburg, Mississippi's N. R. Burger Middle School is a public middle school for grades 7–8. The school has about 530 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1, which lets teachers give each student more one-on-one help with their studies. The majority of the students are from minority groups, which is similar to the demographics of the area. N. R. Burger Middle School offers a standard middle school curriculum that meets Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards. It also has extracurricular activities and services to help students. According to USA News, about 45% of students are proficient in math, while only 28% are proficient in reading. This data shows that math scores are better than reading scores. Teachers stress the importance of building basic skills and providing targeted help. The district gives the school the same amount of money for public education as it does for other schools. N. R. Burger Middle School is located in a city with a well-established school community and nearby colleges and universities. It shows steady progress and has chances to improve literacy outcomes, making it one of the best schools in Mississippi.

N R Burger Middle School Contact Information

Address

174 WSF TATUM DRIVE, HATTIESBURG, MS, 39401

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Phone

(601) 582-0536

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 28% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
533
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 79 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at N R Burger Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 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.

Student Demographics

White 1.5%
Asian 0.19%
Hispanic 9.38%
Black 85.18%
Two+ Races 3.75%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.5%
Asian
0.19%
Hispanic
9.38%
Black
85.18%
Two+ Races
3.75%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 533
52.16%
278 Female
47.84%
255 Male

Student Population

533 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

266 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recognition of Individual Student and Staff Highlights

The Hattiesburg Public Schools communications channels have featured celebrations of individuals from N.R. Burger Middle, such as acknowledging standout students and staff contributions (e.g., posts highlighting students like Virie Parker). This ongoing spotlighting builds pride and showcases positive school community involvement.

FAQ

Q1. Are there organized programs that help students learn how to organize?

Ans. Students get help with planning and managing their time.

Q2. Does the school teach students to be responsible?

Ans. Classroom rules help hold students accountable.

Q3. Do schools offer enrichment activities during the school year?

Enrichment opportunities help students learn more.

Q4. What does the school do to encourage good behavior in students?

Ans. Policies that are clear help keep the environment respectful.

Q5. Do families get updates on what's going on at school?

Ans. Communication channels keep families informed.

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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