Burtchville Township’s public schools score below 57% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 25% of Burtchville Township’s students scored proficient, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Burtchville Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Burtchville Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1075 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Burtchville Township’s, its schools beat 32%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
75% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Port Huron Area spends $16,238 per student and Croswell-Lexington $14,353, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Edward On-the-Lake Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Burtchville Township’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Michigan school districts, #557 of 699 Michigan towns. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Burtchville Township, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Burtchville Township · depends on your address
Port Huron Northern High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,089 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Port Huron
Port Huron High School
Grades 9–12 · 988 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Port Huron
CroswellLexington High School
Grades 9–12 · 523 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Croswell
10th grade in Burtchville Township · depends on your address
Port Huron Northern High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,089 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Port Huron
Port Huron High School
Grades 9–12 · 988 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Port Huron
CroswellLexington High School
Grades 9–12 · 523 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Croswell
11th grade in Burtchville Township · depends on your address
Port Huron Northern High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,089 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Port Huron
Port Huron High School
Grades 9–12 · 988 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Port Huron
CroswellLexington High School
Grades 9–12 · 523 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Croswell
12th grade in Burtchville Township · depends on your address
Port Huron Northern High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,089 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Port Huron
Port Huron High School
Grades 9–12 · 988 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Port Huron
CroswellLexington High School
Grades 9–12 · 523 students · 25:1 students per teacher · in Croswell
Burtchville Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Port Huron Area School District). From grade PK, students attend the Croswell-Lexington Community School District, shared with Applegate, Buel, Croswell, Fremont, Grant, Lexington, Lexington and Worth. Its elementary school is in Fort Gratiot. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Burtchville Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Burtchville Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Burtchville Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Burtchville Township | C+ | Port Huron Area PK–12 · Croswell-Lexington PK–12 |
| Grant | C+ | Croswell-Lexington PK–12 · Port Huron Area PK–12 |
| Fort Gratiot | C+ | Port Huron Area |
| Worth | A− | Croswell-Lexington |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Croswell-Lexington with Burtchville Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Burtchville Township
19 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Burtchville Township’s schools
Are Burtchville Township’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Burtchville Township children attend score below 57% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #557 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Burtchville Township in?
Two districts: Port Huron Area School District runs grades PK–12, and Croswell-Lexington Community School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Applegate, Buel, Croswell, Fremont, Grant, Lexington, Lexington and Worth.
Where do Burtchville Township kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Port Huron Northern High School, Port Huron High School and CroswellLexington High School.
What is Burtchville Township’s graduation rate?
75% of the class of 2023 in Port Huron Area School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Burtchville Township spend per student?
$16,238 in Port Huron Area School District and $14,353 in Croswell-Lexington Community School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Burtchville Township?
Yes: St. Edward On-the-Lake Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 88 students).
Parents talk
What Burtchville Township families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.