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
Students by Grade
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
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Education Achievement Authority Of Michigan School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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