Atherton Community Schools School District
School District · Burton, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Atherton Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Atherton Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Atherton JR SR High School
Burton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Atherton Elementary School
Burton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Burton · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#447 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,214
+$631 vs Michigan median
District size
692 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Atherton Community Schools ranks #447 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Atherton Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Atherton JR SR High School (6.6/10), Atherton Elementary School (4.7/10), and Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Atherton Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atherton JR SR High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Atherton Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Atherton Community Schools
Atherton Community Schools is a Burton, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 692 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $15,214 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Atherton Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Atherton JR SR High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Atherton Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 22.1% and ELA proficiency of 36.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Atherton Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Atherton Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Atherton Community Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Burton
- Total Enrollment
- 692
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Atherton Community Schools?
Atherton Community Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Atherton Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Atherton Community Schools is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Atherton Community Schools?
Atherton Community Schools spends $15,214 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Atherton Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Atherton Community Schools is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Atherton Community Schools?
Atherton JR SR High School is the highest-rated school in Atherton Community Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Atherton Community Schools?
Across schools in Atherton Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Atherton Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Atherton Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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