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Brendel Elementary School vs. Lillian G Mason Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Brendel Elementary School
223 Bush St
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lillian G Mason Elementary School
4455 E Cook Rd
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Brendel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Lillian G Mason Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brendel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 345 students in grades 3-5, Lillian G Mason Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
3-5
Total Students
417 students
345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brendel Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brendel Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lillian G Mason Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brendel Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lillian G Mason Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brendel Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lillian G Mason Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#777 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#336 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brendel Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lillian G Mason Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in MI)
59%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brendel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MI)
64%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brendel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brendel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brendel Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lillian G Mason Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
-
Grade 1 Students
73
-
Grade 2 Students
80
-
Grade 3 Students
58
107
Grade 4 Students
74
117
Grade 5 Students
57
121

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brendel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brendel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lillian G Mason Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brendel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lillian G Mason Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brendel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lillian G Mason Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brendel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lillian G Mason Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brendel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lillian G Mason Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brendel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lillian G Mason Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brendel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lillian G Mason Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brendel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lillian G Mason Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Blanc Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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