East Burke Middle

3519 Miller Bridge Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612

www.burke.k12.nc.us/ebms/

645 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Burke Middle School, located in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Burke County Public Schools district. The school provides a traditional middle school environment focused on bridging the academic and social transition between elementary school and high school. By fostering a learning culture that emphasizes core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, East Burke Middle School offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts initiatives, designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school maintains a strong connection to the local Connelly Springs community, utilizing its facilities and staff to promote a supportive environment. For families and community members, the school provides consistent communication through its official website, which serves as a hub for updates regarding school policies, calendars, and educational resources.

645

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Burke Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	489
Hispanic	65
Black	8
Asian	52
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
489 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
65 (10.1 %)
Asian
52 (8.1 %)
Two or More
27 (4.2 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)397-7446
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/ebms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	625
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 6 220

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 213