Burton International Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48208 · Detroit Public Schools Community District
#1418 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#47340 of 50,301 nationally
About Burton International Academy
Burton International Academy is a public elementary located in Detroit, in the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 482 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1418th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (26th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 482.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; Burton International Academy ranks 59th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burton International Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burton International Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edmonson Montessori
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262 students · 1.1 km away
Detroit Lions Academy
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400 students · 1.2 km away
George Crockett Academy
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Cass Technical High School
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2,493 students · 1.5 km away
Detroit School of Arts
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Detroit Public Safety Academy
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156 students · 1.8 km away
Escuela Avancemos
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425 students · 2.1 km away
Western International High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,959 students · 2.5 km away
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 2.5 km away
Spain ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
403 students · 2.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burton International Academy a good school?
Burton International Academy has a Success Index (US) of 15.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1418 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burton International Academy rank in Michigan?
Burton International Academy ranks #1418 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #47340 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burton International Academy?
Burton International Academy had 482 students in 2025.
Is Burton International Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Burton International Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burton International Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burton International Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.