Burr Oak Community School District
School District · Burr Oak, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
536
Student-Teacher Ratio
33.5:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
536
Student-Teacher Ratio
33.5:1
Evaluating Burr Oak Community School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burr Oak Community School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Burr Oak High School
Burr Oak · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burr Oak Elementary School
Burr Oak · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#369 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,871
$2,712 vs Michigan median
District size
536 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Burr Oak Community School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burr Oak High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Burr Oak Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burr Oak Community School District
Burr Oak Community School District is a Burr Oak, Michigan school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 536 students with a student-teacher ratio of 33.5:1. District-level spending was $11,871 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Burr Oak Community School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Burr Oak High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Burr Oak Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 22.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Burr Oak Community School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burr Oak Community School District with test data.
Schools in Burr Oak Community School District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Burr Oak
- Total Enrollment
- 536
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- District spending per student
- $11,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District 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 Burr Oak Community School District?
The average composite rating for Burr Oak Community School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District's district-level spending was $11,871 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burr Oak Community School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burr Oak Community School District is 33.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak High School is the highest-rated school in Burr Oak Community School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Burr Oak Community School District?
Across schools in Burr Oak Community School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burr Oak Community School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Burr Oak Community School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.3%
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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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