For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 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 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
501 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burr Oak Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 17% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#767 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
17%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
76%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,395 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,914 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,395
$18,604
Spending / Student
$5,914
$17,782
Best Burr Oak Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burr Oak High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Burr Oak Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 501 students.
What is the rank of Burr Oak Community School District?
Burr Oak Community School District is ranked #762 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burr Oak Community School District?
76% of Burr Oak Community School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 28:1, 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 $5,914 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
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