Serving 110 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Burger Development Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burger Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Burger Development Center's student population of 110 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burger Development Center ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burger Development Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
26%
18%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burger Development Center's ranking?
Burger Development Center is ranked #573 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Burger Development Center often compared to?
Burger Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nw Wayne Trainable Center, Cooke School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burger Development Center?
The graduation rate of Burger Development Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Burger Development Center?
110 students attend Burger Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Burger Development Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burger Development Center?
Burger Development Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burger Development Center offer ?
Burger Development Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Burger Development Center part of?
Burger Development Center is part of Garden City School District.
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