For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 470 students in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public middle school in Burton Heights is Burton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burton Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2269
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI include Burton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Burton Heights, Grand Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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