Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Burger Development Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Burger Development Center's student population of 108 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Burger Development Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burger Development Center is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
31%
18%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #883 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Burger Development Center often compared to?
Burger Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cooke School, Nw Wayne Trainable Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
108 students attend Burger Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Burger Development Center students are White, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burger Development Center?
Burger Development Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Burger Development Center offer ?
Burger Development Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burger Development Center part of?
Burger Development Center is part of Garden City School District.
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