For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,301 students in Brandywine Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Brandywine Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,301 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brandywine Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
80%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,380 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,979 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,380
$22,572
Spending / Student
$14,979
$21,839
Best Brandywine Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandywine Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2428 S 13th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Gr: 3-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Brandywine Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Gr: PK-2 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandywine Community Schools?
Brandywine Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,301 students.
What is the rank of Brandywine Community Schools?
Brandywine Community Schools is ranked #456 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine Community Schools?
80% of Brandywine Community Schools students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brandywine Community Schools?
Brandywine Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brandywine Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,979 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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