Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District, serving 2,459 students. Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District are Oakwood Elementary School, Brandon Middle School and Harveyswanson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District |
| School District Website | http://brandonschooldistrict.org |
| School District Phone Number | (248) 627-1802 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,459 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 131 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #295 out of 869 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 15 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 50 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 163 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 7% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 92 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 2,070 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 84% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 69 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 185 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 150 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 148 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 144 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 166 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 168 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 206 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 185 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 190 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 216 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 214 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 215 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 263 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 9 | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,546 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,272 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $33 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $30 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,546 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,272 | $13,281 |
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Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Oakwood Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50%2839 Oakwood Rd10
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
- Brandon Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50%609 South Ortonville Rd10
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Grades: 6-8 | 581 students
- Harveyswanson Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50%209 Varsity Dr10
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
- Brandon High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1025 South Ortonville Rd10
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1820
Grades: 9-12 | 908 students
- Brandon Adult Transition Program Special Education School1025 S Ortonville Road
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Grades: Inquire with school | 9 students
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