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Burton Glen Charter Academy
Elementary School · Burton Glen Charter Academy · Burton, MI
A charter elementary school in Burton, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4171 EAST ATHERTON RD, Burton, MI 48519
- Math 15% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burton Glen Charter Academy score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burton Glen Charter Academy 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Atherton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 77 | 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.
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.
Burton Glen Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Burton Glen Charter Academy is listed in Burton Glen Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burton Glen Charter Academy
Burton Glen Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Burton, MI, part of Burton Glen Charter Academy, serving approximately 697 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,993 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burton Glen Charter Academy
What grades does Burton Glen Charter Academy serve?
Burton Glen Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Burton Glen Charter Academy?
Burton Glen Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Glen Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Glen Charter Academy is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burton Glen Charter Academy rank in MI?
Burton Glen Charter Academy ranks #2,993 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Burton Glen Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Burton Glen Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Burton Glen Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burton Glen Charter Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burton Glen Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Burton Glen Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Burton Glen Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Burton Glen Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burton Glen Charter Academy?
96.3% of students at Burton Glen Charter Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (810) 744-2300
- Area population (ZIP 48519)
- 7,523
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 48519; 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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