W F Burns Middle School

Chambers County
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
528 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
W.F. Burns Middle School, located in Valley, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Chambers County School District. Situated at 292 Johnson St, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By focusing on foundational learning and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a community-oriented approach to education, striving to bridge the gap between elementary instruction and secondary coursework. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, W.F. Burns Middle School encourages student participation and engagement, aiming to instill the values of responsibility and achievement. For families and community members looking for more detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or contact details, the official website at http://www.wfb.chambersk12.org serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.
528
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    249 (47.2 %)
  • Black
    235 (44.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.1 %)
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: Chambers County
Phone: (334)756-3567
Website: http://www.wfb.chambersk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 313
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 179
Grade 7 162
Grade 8 187
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lanett Junior High School
Lanett City
155 Students
1301 South 8th Avenue
Lanett, AL 36863 (3.5 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th