Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brownell Stem Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brownell Stem Academy's student population of 160 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Brownell Stem Academy 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 Brownell Stem Academy is 0.33, 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
#2950 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownell Stem Academy's ranking?
Brownell Stem Academy is ranked #2950 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brownell Stem Academy often compared to?
Brownell Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce School, Durant Tuuri Mott School, Doyleryder School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brownell Stem Academy?
160 students attend Brownell Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Brownell Stem Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brownell Stem Academy?
Brownell Stem Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brownell Stem Academy offer ?
Brownell Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brownell Stem Academy part of?
Brownell Stem Academy is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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