Brick Elementary School

8970 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 500 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 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : BRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ypsilanti, MI, covering approximately 59.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brick Elementary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
500 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Brick Elementary 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 Brick Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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)
#2365 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

20%
35%

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

22%
45%

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

25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
29%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
45%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
15%
5%

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

All Ethnic Groups
55%
0.69

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
44.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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 #2365 out of 3,025 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brick Elementary School?
500 students attend Brick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Brick Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brick Elementary School?
Brick Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brick Elementary School offer ?
Brick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brick Elementary School part of?
Brick Elementary School is part of Lincoln Consolidated School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : BRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ypsilanti, MI, covering approximately 59.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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