Very Good
#919 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Barton Elementary School
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8530 JOY RD, Detroit, MI 48204
- Math 17% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barton Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barton 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), 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
$32,875
Median home value
$53,600
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
36.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 879 | Compare → |
| Mcdonald Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Riverside AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Iris Becker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #32 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barton Elementary School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barton Elementary School
Barton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barton Elementary School
What grades does Barton Elementary School serve?
Barton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barton Elementary School rank in MI?
Barton Elementary School ranks #919 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Barton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Barton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barton Elementary School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Barton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barton Elementary School?
91.7% of students at Barton 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.0%
- Phone
- (313) 873-7441
- Area population (ZIP 48204)
- 19,723
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 48204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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