Brimley Area School

7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brimley Area School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brimley Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Brimley Area School's student population of 484 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
484 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Brimley Area School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brimley Area School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1839 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brimley Area School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brimley Area School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
49%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Brimley Area School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
47%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Brimley Area School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Brimley Area School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brimley Area School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brimley Area School's ranking?
Brimley Area School is ranked #1839 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brimley Area School often compared to?
Brimley Area Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Detour Arts And Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brimley Area School?
The graduation rate of Brimley Area School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brimley Area School?
484 students attend Brimley Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Brimley Area School students are American Indian, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brimley Area School?
Brimley Area School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brimley Area School offer ?
Brimley Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Brimley Area School part of?
Brimley Area School is part of Brimley Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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