William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center ranked #1172 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a previous rank of #84 in 2014 and consistently ranking in the bottom 50% in recent years among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 10%, reading proficiency was 10%, and science proficiency was 20%, all lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, indicating weaker test performance over time.
Enrollment consisted of 16 students from prekindergarten to grade 12, with a minority enrollment of 44% and a student–teacher ratio of 1:1, reflecting a highly individualized setting.
The school's graduation rate was 50%, substantially lower than the Alabama state average of 88% and district average of 90% in 2023, showing a persistent gap in graduation outcomes.
Eligible students receiving free or reduced–price lunch accounted for 54%, reflecting socioeconomic challenges among the student population at this special education school in Morris, AL.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(24-25)n/a
1%
Asian
(24-25)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(24-25)n/a
12%
Black
(24-25)31%
31%
White
(24-25)56%
50%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)13%
4%
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
13%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center's ranking?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is ranked #1172 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center often compared to?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Linda Nolen Learning Center, Homebound Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
The graduation rate of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
16 students attend William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center offer ?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center part of?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is part of Jefferson County School District.
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