Brown City Elementary School

4290 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brown City Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brown City Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Brown City Elementary 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 Brown City Elementary School is 0.13, 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)
#2073 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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30-34%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brown City Elementary School's ranking?
Brown City Elementary School is ranked #2073 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Brown City Elementary School?
353 students attend Brown City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Brown City Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown City Elementary School?
Brown City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brown City Elementary School offer ?
Brown City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown City Elementary School part of?
Brown City Elementary School is part of Brown City Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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