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Burton Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 · (616) 819-2269 · Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
Students
488
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
78%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Burton Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 11.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts8%
State average 47.9%
Location
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2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6164
Grade 7162
Grade 8162
Enrollment over time
549’20
470’21
482’22
444’23
488’24
Down 11.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 73%Black 22%White 3%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.