Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
20%
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Burt Elementary School?
311 students attend Burt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Burt Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burt Elementary School?
Burt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burt Elementary School offer ?
Burt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burt Elementary School part of?
Burt Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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