A+
Excellent
99/100

Big Burning School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1509 N VAN DYKE RD, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 90% · Math 70% proficient · 98th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

99
Repit Score
out of 100
14
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%98/100reading 100th percentile, math 96th percentile among Michigan middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +60 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency90% (+44 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+33 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1509 N VAN DYKE RD
City Bad Axe
ZIP Code 48413
District 2610230
NCES School ID 261023004513
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48413

Understanding the community around Big Burning School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,267
Per Capita Income $29,506
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $135,400
Median Rent $694
Owner-Occupied 74.1%
Renter-Occupied 25.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Big Burning School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.9%
Black 7.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 14
Teachers (FTE) 1.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Big Burning School?
Big Burning School has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Big Burning School?
Big Burning School has 14 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Big Burning School serve?
Big Burning School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Big Burning School receive per student?
Big Burning School receives $15,267 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Big Burning School in 48413 ▼
Avg Home Value
$183,470
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
25.9%

Other Schools in 48413

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026