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Burton International Academy vs. Detroit Edison Public School Academy

Should you attend Burton International Academy or Detroit Edison Public School Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Burton International Academy
2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Burton International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Burton International Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Detroit Edison Public School Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
476 students
855 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burton International Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burton International Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Detroit Edison Public School Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burton International Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Detroit Edison Public School Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burton International Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Edison Public School Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2524 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2144 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burton International Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Detroit Edison Public School Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burton International Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burton International Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burton International Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Detroit Edison Public School Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2014-15 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Burton International Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Detroit Edison Public School Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
58
96
Grade 1 Students
53
98
Grade 2 Students
54
76
Grade 3 Students
44
87
Grade 4 Students
52
104
Grade 5 Students
52
88
Grade 6 Students
50
106
Grade 7 Students
56
105
Grade 8 Students
57
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Burton International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Hispanic
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burton International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Detroit Edison Public School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
99%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burton International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Detroit Edison Public School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burton International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burton International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Detroit Edison Public School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.02
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burton International Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Detroit Edison Public School Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burton International Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Detroit Edison Public School Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burton International Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Community School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Detroit Edison Public School Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Detroit Edison Public School Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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