Burton Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School
Should you attend Burton Elementary School or Northwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
461 students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#100 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
82
Grade 1 Students
75
64
Grade 2 Students
69
69
Grade 3 Students
75
82
Grade 4 Students
71
75
Grade 5 Students
65
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
91%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%