School Overview
The **Burger Development Center**, located in Inkster, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (Wayne RESA). It serves students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, generally ranging in age from birth through 26 years. The school is designed to provide a highly supportive environment that prioritizes individualized instruction, life-skills development, and therapeutic support to help students reach their highest levels of independence.

The center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating academic curriculum with essential services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nursing care. By maintaining a low student-to-staff ratio and utilizing specialized equipment, the facility creates a safe, inclusive space tailored to the complex needs of its student population. The school’s ultimate goal is to foster personal growth and community participation for students who require intensive, specialized educational intervention throughout their developmental years.
105
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
2.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burger Development Center
Demographic Student Count
White61
Hispanic4
Black30
Asian8
Two or More1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    61 (58.1 %)
  • Black
    30 (28.6 %)
  • Asian
    8 (7.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Garden City Public Schools
Phone: (734)729-1830
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 4
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 8
Ungraded 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burger Development Center
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten4
Grade 21
Grade 32
Grade 45
Grade 53
Grade 66
Grade 77
Grade 84
Grade 97
Grade 1010
Grade 1110
Grade 128
Ungraded38
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burger Development Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2019%
Male8581%
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