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Burroughs Middle School (Closed 2004)

8950 St. Cyril
Detroit, MI 48213
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

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
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
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
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 Public Schools Community.

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