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Barton Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–7
8530 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48204 · (313) 873-7441 · Part of Detroit Public Schools Community District
Students
221
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–7
What stands out about Barton Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 43 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 48.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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8530 Joy Rd, Detroit
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten36
Grade 134
Grade 233
Grade 326
Grade 423
Grade 538
Grade 621
Grade 710
Enrollment over time
149’20
156’21
146’22
192’23
221’24
Up 48.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 97%Hispanic 3%
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.