Burton Glen Charter Academy
Tel:
(810) 744-2300
Burton Glen Charter Academy serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Burton Glen Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Burton Glen Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Burton Glen Charter Academy's student population of 538 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Burton Glen Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Burton Glen Charter Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2621 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 75% | 18% |
| White | 17% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burton Glen Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Burton Glen Charter Academy is Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burton Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 75 students
0.5 miles
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850 0.5 PK-12 75 - Burton Madison Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 168 students
0.8 miles
3266 South Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050 0.8 9-12 168 - Burton Atherton Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 432 students
1.0 miles
3354 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184 1.0 7-12 432 - Burton Atherton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 380 students
1.2 miles
3444 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0604 1.2 K-6 380 - Flint Bendlecarmanainsworth Alternative Education Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 137 students
1.5 miles
G3493 Beveridge Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220 1.5 6-12 137
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