Very Good
#717 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Burger Development Center
School · Garden City Public Schools · Inkster, MI
A Garden City Public Schools school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
28865 CARLYSLE ST, Inkster, MI 48141
- Math 75% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 47% (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burger Development Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burger Development Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inkster), 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
$39,632
Median home value
$75,700
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Garden City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burger Development Center is listed in Garden City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burger Development Center
Burger Development Center is a public school in Inkster, MI, part of Garden City Public Schools, serving approximately 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burger Development Center
What grades does Burger Development Center serve?
Burger Development Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Burger Development Center?
Burger Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burger Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Burger Development Center is 2.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burger Development Center rank in MI?
Burger Development Center ranks #717 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Burger Development Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Burger Development Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Burger Development Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burger Development Center has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burger Development Center a charter school?
No, Burger Development Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burger Development Center a Title I school?
No, Burger Development Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burger Development Center?
49.1% of students at Burger Development Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (734) 729-1830
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 48141)
- 25,602
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 48141; 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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