Below Average
#2713 of 3,192 schools in MI
Barhitte Elementary School
Elementary School · Bentley Community School District · Burton, MI
A Bentley Community School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6080 ROBERTA ST, Burton, MI 48509
- Math 18% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 38% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barhitte Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barhitte 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$64,385
Median home value
$127,700
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Genesee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Michigan International Prep SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bentley Community School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barhitte Elementary School is listed in Bentley Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barhitte Elementary School
Barhitte Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burton, MI, part of Bentley Community School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,713 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barhitte Elementary School
What grades does Barhitte Elementary School serve?
Barhitte Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Barhitte Elementary School?
Barhitte Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barhitte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barhitte Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barhitte Elementary School rank in MI?
Barhitte Elementary School ranks #2,713 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Barhitte Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barhitte Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Barhitte Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barhitte Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barhitte Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barhitte Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barhitte Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barhitte Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barhitte Elementary School?
81.1% of students at Barhitte 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (810) 591-9647
- Area population (ZIP 48509)
- 9,532
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 48509; 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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