Atherton Elementary School vs Burton Glen Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton Elementary School
Burton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Burton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
709 students
| Measure | Atherton Elementary School Burton, Michigan | Burton Glen Charter Academy Burton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1297 of 1,581 | #1553 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #43701 of 50,301 | #49967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 267 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Burton | Burton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atherton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 7.5).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 21.5).
- •Burton Glen Charter Academy is the larger school with 709 students compared with 267.
- •Atherton Elementary School is a public school while Burton Glen Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atherton Elementary School better than Burton Glen Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Atherton Elementary School ranks higher (21.8 vs 7.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Atherton Elementary School and Burton Glen Charter Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Burton and Burton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Elementary School: 267. Burton Glen Charter Academy: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Elementary School and Burton Glen Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Atherton Elementary School is 1297th of 1,581 and Burton Glen Charter Academy is 1553rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).