Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Burger Development Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burger Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Burger Development Center's student population of 118 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burger Development Center ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burger Development Center is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
29%
18%
White
60%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burger Development Center's ranking?
Burger Development Center is ranked #264 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Burger Development Center often compared to?
Burger Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cooke School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burger Development Center?
The graduation rate of Burger Development Center is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Burger Development Center?
118 students attend Burger Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Burger Development Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burger Development Center?
Burger Development Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burger Development Center offer ?
Burger Development Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Burger Development Center part of?
Burger Development Center is part of Garden City Public Schools School District.
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