The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
5%
Black
(09-10)97%
20%
White
(09-10)2%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
90%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Burt Elementary School?
250 students attend Burt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Burt Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Burt Elementary School offer ?
Burt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Burt Elementary School part of?
Burt Elementary School is part of Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District.
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