Burton International Academy vs Edmonson Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton International Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
482 students
Edmonson Montessori
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students
| Measure | Burton International Academy Detroit, Michigan | Edmonson Montessori Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1418 of 1,581 | #368 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47340 of 50,301 | #14523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 482 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edmonson Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 15.6).
- •Edmonson Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 90.5%).
- •Edmonson Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.2).
- •Burton International Academy is the larger school with 482 students compared with 262.
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 International Academy better than Edmonson Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Edmonson Montessori ranks higher (65.4 vs 15.6 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 International Academy and Edmonson Montessori?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton International Academy: 482. Edmonson Montessori: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton International Academy and Edmonson Montessori rank in Michigan?
Burton International Academy is 1418th of 1,581 and Edmonson Montessori is 368th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).