Burnet Middle School
UNION, NJ · Township of Union School District · Grades 5-8
323rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 27%· Stable
Burnet Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Burnet Middle School 323rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 27th in 2025.
Burnet Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 946 students tested
Burnet Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 959 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.9% | 48.5% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 30.2% | ▲ 12.1 pts | |
| White | 15.4% | 10.1% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 8.8% | 7.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Burnet Middle School
Typical home value $583K in zip 07083 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Burnet Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Kawameeh Middle SchoolTownship of Union School District · 1.1 mi away227th of 440
ELA 67% · Math 34% - 3Jefferson ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 1.2 mi away338th of 440
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 7Maplewood Middle SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 2.1 mi away151st of 440
ELA 68% · Math 55% - 7Florence M. Gaudineer Middle SchoolSpringfield Public School District · 2.1 mi away157th of 440
ELA 69% · Math 53% - 1Union Avenue Middle SchoolIrvington Public School District · 2.2 mi away402nd of 440
ELA 31% · Math 11% - 10Washington SchoolMillburn Township School District · 2.3 mi away5th of 440
ELA 88% · Math 87% - 9Orange Avenue SchoolCranford Public School District · 2.3 mi away48th of 440
ELA 80% · Math 71% - 4Roselle Park Middle SchoolRoselle Park Public School District · 2.4 mi away295th of 440
ELA 50% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Burnet Middle School in?
Burnet Middle School is part of the Township of Union School District district in UNION, New Jersey.
Is Burnet Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Burnet Middle School 323rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Burnet Middle School?
Black 49%, Hispanic 30%, White 10%, Asian 8% (959 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Burnet Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07083 is $583K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.