For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,446 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burton, MI (2025)
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
| 64 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
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4171 E Atherton Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Atherton Jr Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3354 S Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Grades: 7-12
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Bendle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2294 E Bristol Rd
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3385
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3385
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Burton, Michigan 51爆料s (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?
5 public middle schools are located in Burton.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton?
Burton public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Burton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Burton include: Bendle Middle School vs. Bentley Middle School, Bentley Middle School vs. Bendle Middle School, Atherton Jr Sr High School vs. Bentley Middle School
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