For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 students in Burr Oak Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Burr Oak Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
501 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burr Oak Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 17% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#767 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
17%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)76.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
18%
% White
76%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,261 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,693
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$10,261
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Burr Oak Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burr Oak High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5534
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5534
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Burr Oak Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 501 students.
What is the rank of Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District is ranked #762 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burr Oak Community School District?
76% of Burr Oak Community School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Burr Oak Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,261 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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