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#1654 of 3,192 schools in MI
Burton International Academy
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
- Math 10% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 23% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burton International Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burton International Academy 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- 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
$29,742
Median home value
$186,700
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
34.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| George Crockett AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Escuela AvancemosCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Bates AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 785 | 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
- #68 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
Burton International Academy is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burton International Academy
Burton International Academy is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,654 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burton International Academy
What grades does Burton International Academy serve?
Burton International Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Burton International Academy?
Burton International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton International Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burton International Academy rank in MI?
Burton International Academy ranks #1,654 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Burton International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Burton International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 International Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burton International Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Burton International Academy a charter school?
No, Burton International Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burton International Academy a Title I school?
No, Burton International Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burton International Academy?
83.6% of students at Burton International 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.2%
- Phone
- (313) 596-3800
- Area population (ZIP 48208)
- 7,904
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 48208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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