Brandywine Middle School

1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
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Brandywine Middle/Senior High School is a public high school in Niles Charter Township, Berrien County, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Brandywine Community Schools district.
Serving 183 students in grades 7-8, Brandywine Middle 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Brandywine Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district, serving an area of approximately 18.8 square miles in Niles, MI. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brandywine Middle School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
183 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Brandywine Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandywine Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1851 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
79%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
21%
0.37

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
39.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandywine Middle School's ranking?
Brandywine Middle School is ranked #1851 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brandywine Middle School often compared to?
Brandywine Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berrien Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brandywine Middle School?
183 students attend Brandywine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Brandywine Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brandywine Middle School?
Brandywine Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brandywine Middle School offer ?
Brandywine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brandywine Middle School part of?
Brandywine Middle School is part of Brandywine Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Brandywine Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district, serving an area of approximately 18.8 square miles in Niles, MI. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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