Barton Elementary School

8530 Joy Rd
Detroit, MI 48204
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Bottom 50%
Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Barton Elementary School's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Barton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barton Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2787 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Barton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Barton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Barton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Barton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Barton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barton Elementary School's ranking?
Barton Elementary School is ranked #2787 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Barton Elementary School?
146 students attend Barton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Barton Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton Elementary School?
Barton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barton Elementary School offer ?
Barton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barton Elementary School part of?
Barton Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Barton Elementary School located?
Barton Elementary School is located in the Barton McFarland neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Barton McFarland.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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