For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 411 students in Burr Oak Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Burr Oak Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
411 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Burr Oak Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45-49% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#752 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
29 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
7%
18%
# White Students
323 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
79%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
30
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,209 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,015
$18,370
Spending / Student
$7,209
$17,559
Best Burr Oak Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burr Oak High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5534
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5534
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Burr Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burr Oak Virtual Academy
Magnet School
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-2213
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-2213
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 411 students.
What is the rank of Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District is ranked #747 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burr Oak Community School District?
79% of Burr Oak Community School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Burr Oak Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,209 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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