Burger Development Center
105 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 30 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White61 (58.1 %)
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Black30 (28.6 %)
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Asian8 (7.6 %)
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Hispanic4 (3.8 %)
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Two or More1 (1.0 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 20 | 19% |
| Male | 85 | 81% |
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