Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brimley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
55%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Brimley Elementary School?
283 students attend Brimley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Brimley Elementary School students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brimley Elementary School?
Brimley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brimley Elementary School offer ?
Brimley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brimley Elementary School part of?
Brimley Elementary School is part of Brimley Area Schools School District.
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