Brunkow Elementary School serves 198 students in grades 2-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
92%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buena Vista School District
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Brunkow Elementary School?
198 students attend Brunkow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brunkow Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Brunkow Elementary School offer ?
Brunkow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Brunkow Elementary School part of?
Brunkow Elementary School is part of Buena Vista School District.
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