Burton Elementary vs Burton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
Burton Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Burton Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Burton Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1419 of 1,581 | #473 of 485 |
| National rank | #47379 of 50,301 | #15095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 6% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 10.0).
- •Burton Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 6%).
- •Burton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Burton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 81.9%).
- •Burton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.5).
- •Burton Middle School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 365.
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 Burton Elementary better than Burton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Burton Elementary ranks higher (15.5 vs 10.0 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 Burton Elementary and Burton Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Elementary: 365. Burton Middle School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Elementary and Burton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Burton Elementary is 1419th of 1,581 and Burton Middle School is 473rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).