Burt Elementary School (Closed 2012)

20710 Pilgrim St
Detroit, MI 48223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
250 students
This chart display total students of Burt Elementary School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
17 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Burt Elementary School by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
50-54%
78%
(09-10)
55-59%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Burt Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Burt Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(09-10)
97%
20%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
(09-10)
2%
70%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Burt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: 2011-2012 (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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Burt Elementary School?
250 students attend Burt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Burt Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Burt Elementary School offer ?
Burt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Burt Elementary School part of?
Burt Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.