At a glance
Reported students
108
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Burger Development Center: 108 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
2.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.8:1
What the reported data says about Burger Development Center
Burger Development Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Inkster. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Garden City Public Schools. NCES reports 108 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 2.6:1, below the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.3%) and Black (31.5%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Burger Development Center
- 1How do the reported 2.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.3%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black31.5%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garden City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
222 reported students
Cambridge Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
258 reported students
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
Elementary · Grades 03–04
412 reported students
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus
Elementary · Grades 01–02
419 reported students
Garden City Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
423 reported students
Farmington 56 Campus
Middle · Grades 05–06
455 reported students
Public schools near Burger Development Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital Other · Michigan Department of Community Health | UG–UG | 1 | 1.3 mi |
| Tipton Academy 48 Other · Charter · Tipton Academy | 04–12 | 255 | 2.3 mi |
| Star International Academy Other · Charter · Star International Academy | PK–12 | 1,728 | 4.4 mi |
| Universal Learning Academy Other · Charter · Universal Learning Academy | PK–12 | 761 | 5.1 mi |
| Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12 Other · Dearborn City School District | KG–12 | 515 | 5.1 mi |
| Howe Trainable Center and Montessori Other · Dearborn City School District | PK–12 | 247 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burger Development Center
What grades does Burger Development Center serve?
Burger Development Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Garden City Public Schools.
How many students attend Burger Development Center?
Burger Development Center reported 108 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 159 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burger Development Center?
The calculated ratio is 2.6:1, based on 108 students and 42.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burger Development Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burger Development Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burger Development Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Burger Development Center in?
Burger Development Center is part of Garden City Public Schools, based in Garden City, MI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burger Development Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (1.3 mi), Tipton Academy 48 (2.3 mi), Star International Academy (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.