Burnet Middle School in Union, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Burnet Middle School is a suburban public school in Union, New Jersey that is part of Township of Union Public Schools. It serves 959 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.3:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

959 Students

93 Teachers

1000 Caldwell Ave

Union, NJ 07083 View local requests

http://burnet.twpunionschools.org/

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Burnet Middle School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

85%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Burnet Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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