Below Average
#2632 of 3,192 schools in MI
Atherton Elementary School
Elementary School · Atherton Community Schools · Burton, MI
An Atherton Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3444 SOUTH GENESEE RD, Burton, MI 48519
- Math 16% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atherton Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atherton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,625
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Glen Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Grand Blanc AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 332 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Atherton Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atherton Elementary School is listed in Atherton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atherton Elementary School
Atherton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burton, MI, part of Atherton Community Schools, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,632 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atherton Elementary School
What grades does Atherton Elementary School serve?
Atherton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Atherton Elementary School?
Atherton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atherton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atherton Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atherton Elementary School rank in MI?
Atherton Elementary School ranks #2,632 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Atherton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atherton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atherton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atherton Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Atherton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Atherton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atherton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atherton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atherton Elementary School?
93.1% of students at Atherton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (810) 591-0604
- Area population (ZIP 48519)
- 7,523
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48519; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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