For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,497 students in Burton, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burton, MI are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Bentley Middle School and Burton Glen Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burton, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Burton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burton, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Bentley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1180 N Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9061
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9061
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4171 East Atherton Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Grades: K-8
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Atherton Jr Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3354 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Bendle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2294 East Bristol Rd
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3385
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3385
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Burton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4469 Greenly St
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-2501
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-2501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burton, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burton, MI include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Bentley Middle School and Burton Glen Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Burton, MI?
5 public middle schools are located in Burton, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton, MI?
Burton, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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