Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Brace-lederle K-8 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 was 5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)98%
18%
White
(15-16)2%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Brace-lederle K-8 School?
554 students attend Brace-lederle K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Brace-lederle K-8 School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brace-lederle K-8 School?
Brace-lederle K-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brace-lederle K-8 School offer ?
Brace-lederle K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Brace-lederle K-8 School part of?
Brace-lederle K-8 School is part of Southfield Public School District.
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