What grades does Burke Middle College serve?

As a High school, Burke Middle College serves students in Morganton, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Burke Middle College located?

You can find Burke Middle College in Morganton, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Middle College?

At Burke Middle College, there are approximately 43.7 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Morganton, NC?

Burke Middle College is among the schools serving Morganton, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Burke Middle College — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Morganton, North Carolina|Burke County Schools

Morganton, NC 28655

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

STAR testing #2 - ReadingexamDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

STAR testing #2 - MathexamDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

BMC early release/half dayEvent

Nov

Mon

Parent-Teacher Conferences/Half Day for StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.

Nov

Fri

Make-Ups: Junior pics AND Senior tux/drapeEvent

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School Profile

Grades

11–12

Enrollment

131

Student:Teacher

43.7:1

Locale

Urban

District

Burke County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

31.3%

Phone

(828)448-3175

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Math Proficiency

90-94%

Graduation Rate

>=95%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

59 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

128 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

58 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 43.3:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

126

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,261

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,298

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,847

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 22%State 62%Local 16%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$261,610

+0.9% 1yr+39.6% 5yr

Hickory, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.3%

Below 150% poverty line

6.3%

Unemployment rate

10.9%

Uninsured residents

15.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,921

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,767

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

566 (32%)

Speech/Language Impairment

342 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

274 (16%)

Autism

205 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

117 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

47 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

130

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

STAR testing #2 - Reading

exam

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

STAR testing #2 - Math

exam

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

BMC early release/half day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Burke County Schools. Burke Middle College follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	BMC HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	BMC Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	BMC Teacher Workday	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Check-In 1 — Grades 3–5 Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Reading and math assessments; grade 5 science (Earth science).Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Read to Achieve — Fall AssessmentDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For eligible students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	STAR testing #2 - ReadingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	STAR testing #2 - MathDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	BMC early release/half day	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conferences/Half Day for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Make-Ups: Junior pics AND Senior tux/drape	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	BMC Holiday Review the calendar for holiday observance details.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Math 3 CheckIn #2	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	BMC Teacher Workday	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete Thanksgiving break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	BMC Holiday Review the calendar for holiday observance details.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	BMC Holiday Review the calendar for holiday observance details.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	BMC early release/half day	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	BMC Exams	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	BMC Exams	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	BMC early release/half day	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 2nd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	BMC Teacher Workday	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	BMC: no school	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Vacation DayDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas/HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	BMC: no school	Event	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Basketball @ Freedom Christmas TournamentDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Vacation DayDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Years Day/HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	BMC Teacher Workday	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return from Winter BreakDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes.	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Spring Orientation	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Practice ACT Test: Juniors	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	WPCC first day of class	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Midyear Reading & Math AssessmentsDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.mCLASS: grades K–3. STAR: grades K–5.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	ACCESS Testing Window — Multilingual Learners OnlyDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.English language proficiency assessment for students identified as multilingual/English learners.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	BMC Holiday Review the calendar for holiday observance details.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - MLK Jr. Day (Holiday)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	BMC Teacher Workday	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Teacher Workday - President's DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Senior Cap 'n Gown pics	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	CogAT AssessmentDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For participating students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	BMC ACT	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	CogAT — Makeup TestingDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.For participating students.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	BMC Teacher Workday	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	BMC Teacher Workday	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Check-In 3 — Grades 3–5 Assessment WindowDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Reading and math assessments; grade 5 science (life science).Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	BMC WorkKeys	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	BMC Holiday Review the calendar for holiday observance details.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	BMC- no school	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Students Return from Spring BreakDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes. Review the calendar for the return date and any schedule changes.	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	BCPS Inclusive Talent Show	Event	—
Sat, Apr 24, 2027	BMC Prom	Event	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	End-of-Year Reading & Math AssessmentsDistrict-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.mCLASS: grades K–3. STAR: grades K–5.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No School - Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the workday date and any schedule changes.	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Local Math Assessment Window — Grades K–2District-wide Salem Elementary assessment calendar.Assessment windows may include non-school days; testing takes place on scheduled school days. Specific student/class testing schedules will be communicated by the school.	exam	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	WPCC last day of class	Event	—
Sat, May 15, 2027	WPCC Graudation @ PE Monroe Auditorium	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	End of 4th Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	WPCC Summer Session starts	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	BMC Graduation Rehearsal	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	BMC Graduation	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	EOG Make Up Testing and RemediationDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure dates.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	EOG RetestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	No School for Students — Teacher WorkdaysDistrict-wide Salem Elementary — 2026–2027 BCPS school calendar.Source: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1771530662/burkek12ncus/eprhfvco5hqfymyjcjij/2026-2027BCPSCalendar.pdfDistrict calendar approved December 15, 2025. Dates are subject to district calendar changes.	Staff Day	—