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#1337 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 42% in state

Atherton JR SR High School

High School · Atherton Community Schools · Burton, MI

An Atherton Community Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

3354 SOUTH GENESEE RD, Burton, MI 48519

  • Math 10% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 20% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$15,214
Chronic Absenteeism63%

Students at Atherton JR SR High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
18%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Atherton JR SR High 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 6Car-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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Madison Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.09–120.2 mi240Compare →
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–121.4 mi64Compare →
Bendle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.4 mi322Compare →
Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–122.4 mi77Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Atherton Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 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 JR SR High School is listed in Atherton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Atherton JR SR High School

Atherton JR SR High School is a public high school in Burton, MI, part of Atherton Community Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,337 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Atherton JR SR High School

What grades does Atherton JR SR High School serve?

Atherton JR SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Atherton JR SR High School?

Atherton JR SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Atherton JR SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Atherton JR SR High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Atherton JR SR High School rank in MI?

Atherton JR SR High School ranks #1,337 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Atherton JR SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Atherton JR SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 JR SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Atherton JR SR High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Atherton JR SR High School a charter school?

No, Atherton JR SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Atherton JR SR High School a Title I school?

No, Atherton JR SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atherton JR SR High School?

93.8% of students at Atherton JR SR High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 48519)
7,523
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
44.8
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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