Brick Elementary School

8970 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brick 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Brick Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Brick 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 Brick Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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)
#2602 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
36%
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15-19%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brick 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
29%
18%
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White
52%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
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.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Brick 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
61%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brick Elementary School's ranking?
Brick Elementary School is ranked #2602 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brick Elementary School often compared to?
Brick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bishop Elementary School, Childs Elementary School, East Arbor Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Brick Elementary School?
465 students attend Brick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brick Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brick Elementary School?
Brick Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brick Elementary School offer ?
Brick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brick Elementary School part of?
Brick Elementary School is part of Lincoln Consolidated School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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