Brookside School
Tel:
(616)819-2242
- Brookside School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Brookside School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Brookside School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brookside School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brookside School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2852 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 8% |
| Black | 58% | 18% |
| White | 3% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brookside School is Burton Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William C. Abney Academy - Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is William C. Abney Academy - Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids William C. Abney Academy - Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 136 students
0.2 miles
256 Alger Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)301-2810 0.2 6-8 136 - Grand Rapids Alger Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 274 students
0.7 miles
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)819-6200 0.7 6-8 274 - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 96 students
0.7 miles
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)241-6300 0.7 K-5 96 - Grand Rapids Burton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 490 students
0.8 miles
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)819-2262 0.8 K-5 490 - Grand Rapids Burton Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 572 students
0.8 miles
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)819-2269 0.8 6-12 572
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