Breton Downs School
Tel:
(616)235-7552
- Breton Downs School serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Breton Downs School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Breton Downs School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Breton Downs School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #96 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Grand Rapids Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Breton Downs School is East Grand Rapids High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Grand Rapids Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lakeside School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Lakeside School Grades: K-5 | 449 students
0.5 miles
2325 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)235-7553 0.5 K-5 449 - Grand Rapids East Grand Rapids Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 699 students
0.8 miles
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)235-7551 0.8 6-8 699 - Grand Rapids East Grand Rapids High School Grades: 9-12 | 1011 students
1.0 miles
2211 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)235-7555 1.0 9-12 1011 - Grand Rapids Mulick Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 244 students
1.0 miles
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)819-2810 1.0 K-5 244 - Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School Grades: 9-12 | 442 students
1.1 miles
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)819-2900 1.1 9-12 442
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