LILLIE BURNEY STEAM ACADEMY

LILLIE BURNEY STEAM ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hattiesburg school district, located in Hattiesburg, MS with about 310 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, LILLIE BURNEY STEAM ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LILLIE BURNEY STEAM ACADEMY, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a specialized elementary school within the Hattiesburg Public School District. As a dedicated STEAM-focused institution, the academy emphasizes an integrated curriculum that combines Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. By prioritizing these disciplines, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for a workforce that is increasingly driven by innovation and technical proficiency.

Beyond its academic focus, Lillie Burney is recognized for fostering a supportive and engaging environment for its student body. The school leverages its STEAM framework to offer hands-on, project-based learning experiences that encourage students to explore complex concepts through practical application. By blending rigorous core instruction with artistic and technical exploration, LILLIE BURNEY STEAM ACADEMY strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers young learners to become curious, collaborative, and forward-thinking members of their community.

For more information, contact LILLIE BURNEY STEAM ACADEMY at (601) 582-5291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

901 Ida Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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LILLIE BURNEY STEAM ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Hattiesburg, MS with about 310 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hattiesburg
Total Students:
310
Teachers:
18.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 310 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LILLIE BURNEY STEAM ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%
White
3.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.