Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Burns Elementary-middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 2% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤1%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)2%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Education Achievement Authority Of Michigan School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Burns Elementary-middle School?
366 students attend Burns Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Burns Elementary-middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burns Elementary-middle School?
Burns Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burns Elementary-middle School offer ?
Burns Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Burns Elementary-middle School part of?
Burns Elementary-middle School is part of Education Achievement Authority Of Michigan School District.
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