Burroughs Middle School serves 841 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
841 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
90%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit 51爆料s Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Burroughs Middle School?
841 students attend Burroughs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Burroughs Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burroughs Middle School?
Burroughs Middle School has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burroughs Middle School offer ?
Burroughs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Burroughs Middle School part of?
Burroughs Middle School is part of Detroit 51爆料s Community School District.
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