For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,287 students in Brandywine Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Brandywine Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Brandywine Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#510 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.55
# American Indian Students
17 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
40 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,038 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
81%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
122
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,037 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,751
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,037
$17,461
Best Brandywine Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Brandywine Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2428 South 13th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Grades: 3-6
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Grades: PK-2
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District is ranked #480 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine Community Schools School District?
81% of Brandywine Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brandywine Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,037 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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