Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brimley Area School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brimley Jr./Sr. High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Brimley, MI, encompassing approximately 826.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 20.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 54.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brimley Area School's student population of 463 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Brimley Area School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brimley Area School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
54%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brimley Area School's ranking?
Brimley Area School is ranked #1032 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brimley Area School often compared to?
Brimley Area Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Detour Arts And Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brimley Area School?
The graduation rate of Brimley Area School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Brimley Area School?
463 students attend Brimley Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Brimley Area School students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brimley Area School?
Brimley Area School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brimley Area School offer ?
Brimley Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brimley Area School part of?
Brimley Area School is part of Brimley Area Schools.
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