Brewster Elementary School

1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brewster Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brewster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Brewster Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Brewster Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brewster Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#37 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brewster Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brewster Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
70%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brewster Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Brewster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brewster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brewster Elementary School's ranking?
Brewster Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brewster Elementary School often compared to?
Brewster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Musson Elementary School, Delta Kelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brewster Elementary School?
374 students attend Brewster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brewster Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brewster Elementary School?
Brewster Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brewster Elementary School offer ?
Brewster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brewster Elementary School part of?
Brewster Elementary School is part of Rochester Community School District.
In what neighborhood is Brewster Elementary School located?
Brewster Elementary School is located in the Hawthorn neighborhood of Rochester, MI.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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