Brownell Stem Academy vs. Pierce School
Should I attend Brownell Stem Academy or Pierce School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Brownell Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Pierce School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Brownell Stem Academy serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
265 students
110 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
<50%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
<50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
23
Grade 1 Students
36
14
Grade 2 Students
51
21
Grade 3 Students
51
15
Grade 4 Students
44
10
Grade 5 Students
40
14
Grade 6 Students
-
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
92%
78%
% White
3%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%