Brandywine Community Schools School District

1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120-4002
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,287 students in Brandywine Community Schools School District. 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Brandywine Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#510 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Brandywine Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brandywine Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brandywine Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Brandywine Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.55
# American Indian Students
17 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
76 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
40 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,038 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
81%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
122
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,037 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Brandywine Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Brandywine Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,751
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Brandywine Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,037
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Brandywine Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Brandywine Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Brandywine Senior High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2428 South 13th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Grades: 3-6
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Grades: PK-2
| 292 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District is ranked #480 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine Community Schools School District?
81% of Brandywine Community Schools School District students are White, 8% 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 School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brandywine Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,037 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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