Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Summary:

Burns ElementaryMiddle School is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 382 students in grades PK-8 and is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in the state.

Burns ElementaryMiddle School faces significant challenges, with an overwhelmingly African American student population (99.21%), consistently poor academic performance (only 12.5% of 4th-graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 43.3% statewide), extremely high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 12.8% to 87.1%), and a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (92.67% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). The school is consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby schools like Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy and Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies generally perform better academically and have lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Despite the school's high per-student spending ($19,797 in 2022-2023) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, Burns ElementaryMiddle School has struggled to improve its academic performance and other key metrics over the years. This suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, long-term approach to address the root causes of its struggles and better support its students and community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

14350 Terry St
Detroit, MI 48227-5513

(313) 852-0534

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1427^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,797

Students who attend Burns ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:

Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.2%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burns ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 45^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.32. (See more...)

Compare Details Burns ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 97.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.14. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.2%), Hispanic (0.5%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burns ElementaryMiddle School is 16.3. 39 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Burns ElementaryMiddle School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burns ElementaryMiddle School is $19,797. 58 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burns ElementaryMiddle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Burns ElementaryMiddle School 1427^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Burns ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Burns ElementaryMiddle School 873^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Burns ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burns ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.28	1304^th	1344	3.0%
2024	6.32	1427^th	1486	4.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.96	1055^th	1099	4.0%
2024	8.63	1323^rd	1381	4.2%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.13	139^th	158	12.0%
2024	19.71	300^th	348	13.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Burns ElementaryMiddle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.14	873^rd	897	2.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.38	813^th	836	2.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.26	755^th	771	2.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.04	280^th	300	6.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burns ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	2	323	4	0	2	331
2019	1	345	0	2	1	349
2020	2	358	0	1	0	361
2021	3	372	0	1	1	377
2022	2	387	0	1	0	390
2023	0	379	0	1	2	382
2024	0	374	2	0	1	377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burns ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	331	20.0	16.5	92.1
2019	349	19.0	18.3	90.3
2020	361	24.5	14.7	88.9
2021	377	22.0	17.1	88.9
2022	390	21.5	18.1	91
2023	382	18.0	21.2	92.7
2024	377	23.0	16.3	93.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burns ElementaryMiddle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	331	20.0	16.5	92.1
2019	349	19.0	18.3	90.3
2020	361	24.5	14.7	88.9
2021	377	22.0	17.1	88.9
2022	390	21.5	18.1	91
2023	382	18.0	21.2	92.7
2024	377	23.0	16.3	93.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,317 (17.1%)	$11,240 (82.9%)	$13,558
2020	$5,578 (34.9%)	$10,417 (65.1%)	$15,995
2021	$2,318 (14.2%)	$13,950 (85.8%)	$16,268
2022	$6,790 (34.5%)	$12,865 (65.5%)	$19,655
2023	$6,010 (30.4%)	$13,787 (69.6%)	$19,797

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burns ElementaryMiddle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Burns ElementaryMiddle School)	14.3	13.2	1.1%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	10	6%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	41.5	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burns ElementaryMiddle School)	15.2	10.6	4.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	13.1	14.1	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	382	9.5%
African American	345	379	9.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.3%	92.7%	2.4%

Schools Near Burns ElementaryMiddle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burns ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	14350 Terry St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0534	377	23	16.3	93.4%	0 (0.0%)	374 (99.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.3	1427^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	28.3			12.5	9.7	10.3	7.7	13.9					9.4	6.7			$19,797	$6,010	$13,787
Coleman A Young Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15771 Hubbell St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0725	371	26	14.5	93.0%	0 (0.0%)	369 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.1	1438^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.2%		4.6	1454^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.1%	16				7.6				10.9	5.8	13.9			8.3				$20,190	$6,243	$13,947
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	15850 Strathmoor St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9600	845	45	18.9	92.1%	0 (0.0%)	816 (96.6%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	8.1	1388^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.6%		6.5	1404^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.5%	16	22.8	5.3	11.8	6.6	11.5	4.9	21.8	25.4	5.3	12.5	4.1	15.8	18.8	2.6			$19,916	$6,960	$12,956
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17045 Grand River Ave	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-1066	276	21	13.1	83.3%	2 (0.7%)	265 (96.0%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	23	1127^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.2%		23.2	1097^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.4%	30			10.4	9.3	28.2			22.9	9.3	25.6			17.9		41.0		$21,585	$7,403	$14,181
Dossin ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	16650 Glendale St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9390	305	21	14.5	88.2%	1 (0.3%)	298 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	8.1	1380^th of 1486 public elementary schools	7.1%		6.5	1405^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.4%	25	22.2		9.5	18.8	17.6	12.5	13.6	9.5		9.1	7.5		12.1	8.1			$24,788	$7,848	$16,939
AdamsYoung Building	Public, Charter	K-5	13130 Grove St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 734-7193	468	9	52.0	94.2%	0 (0.0%)	464 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5.4	1456^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.0%		7.4	1389^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.5%	67			8.6	8.3	9.0			19.0	4.8	3.4			6.7		3.4		$00	$00	$00
Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	16827 Appoline St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 341-4944	303	6	50.5	87.8%	0 (0.0%)	299 (98.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23.6	1108^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.4%		25.2	1070^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.2%	38	43.5		7.9	23.5	15.4	15.8	23.8	17.9					80.8	82.6			$14,149	$2,561	$11,588
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies	Public	PK, KG-8	6501 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 651-2400	689	43	16.2	63.3%	3 (0.4%)	676 (98.1%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39.7	852^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	42.7%		26	1055^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	203	71.7	37.0	42.7	35.4	39.5	38.2	56.5	41.3	27.8	24.7	33.8	35.5	32.1	43.5	8.8	17.4	$20,725	$6,461	$14,264
Flagship Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	13661 Wisconsin St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Flagship Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 933-7933	649	27	24.0	97.5%	1 (0.2%)	584 (90.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (8.8%)	9.7	1352^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	9.0%		12.4	1267^th of 1470 public elementary schools	13.8%	85	53.6	14.3	13.6	17.3	14.1	6.8	32.9	10.6	25.9	9.7	5.4	22.9	13.9	32.1		10.5	$12,353	$1,878	$10,475
Detroit Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 468-9518	341	25	13.6	93.5%	9 (2.6%)	328 (96.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	29.8	1018^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.5%		18.6	1180^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.7%	162	52.0		30.6	26.9	62.5	23.1	40.0	28.6	24.0	12.5	15.4	29.2	33.3	28.0			$12,529	$2,995	$9,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Burns ElementaryMiddle School

Is Burns ElementaryMiddle School a good school?

Burns ElementaryMiddle School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

What district is Burns ElementaryMiddle School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

What is the racial makeup of Burns ElementaryMiddle School?

Students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School are 99% African American.

What schools do graduates of Burns ElementaryMiddle School attend?

Students who attend Burns ElementaryMiddle School usually go on to attend:

High : Cody High School

How many students attend Burns ElementaryMiddle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 377 students attended Burns ElementaryMiddle School.

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