Skip to main content

Excellent

#79 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 2% in state

Burton Elementary School

Elementary School · Berkley School District · Huntington Woods, MI

A Berkley School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

26315 SCOTIA RD, Huntington Woods, MI 48070

  • Math 75% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 78% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency75.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+33.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35.1 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$20,203
Chronic Absenteeism5.6%

Students at Burton Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

4.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Burton 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average337/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Woods), 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

$188,229

Median home value

$470,600

Median rent

$2,266/mo

College educated

82.2%

Homeownership

96.1%

Poverty rate

1.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harmony Montessori CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi2Compare →
Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc.Private · tuition6.1privatePK–120.6 mi34Compare →
Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.6 mi357Compare →
Norup International SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–80.9 mi688Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Berkley School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$20,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burton Elementary School is listed in Berkley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burton Elementary School

Burton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Huntington Woods, MI, part of Berkley School District, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burton Elementary School

What grades does Burton Elementary School serve?

Burton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Burton Elementary School?

Burton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burton Elementary School rank in MI?

Burton Elementary School ranks #79 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Burton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Burton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Burton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burton Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Burton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Burton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Burton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burton Elementary School?

4.3% of students at Burton 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 – 5th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.6%
Area population (ZIP 48070)
6,322
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
43.8
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 48070; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.