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:
1427th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,797 Help


Students who attend Burns ElementaryMiddle School usually attend:

High:    Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.2%
Two or more races:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Compare Details Burns ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 45th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Burns ElementaryMiddle School ranks worse than 97.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.14. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.2%), two or more races (0.5%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burns ElementaryMiddle School is 21.2. 67 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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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 1427th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Burns ElementaryMiddle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:

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

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd 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 1304th 1344 3.0%
2024 6.32 1427th 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 1055th 1099 4.0%
2024 8.63 1323rd 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 139th 158 12.0%
2024 19.71 300th 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 873rd 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 813th 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 755th 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 280th 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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Burns ElementaryMiddle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 2 323 0 4 0 0 2 0 331
2019 1 345 0 0 2 0 1 0 349
2020 2 358 0 0 1 0 0 0 361
2021 3 372 0 0 1 0 1 0 377
2022 2 387 0 0 1 0 0 0 390
2023 0 379 0 0 1 0 2 0 382

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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)14.313.2
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)1610
 6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.741.5
 5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Burns ElementaryMiddle School)15.210.6
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)13.114.1
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349382
 9.5%
African American345379
 9.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.3%92.7%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Burns ElementaryMiddle School

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

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

High : Cody High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Burns ElementaryMiddle School.

Students at Burns ElementaryMiddle School are 99% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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