Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brimley Area School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brimley Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brimley Area School's student population of 484 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brimley Area School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brimley Area School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1839 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
49%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brimley Area School's ranking?
Brimley Area School is ranked #1839 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brimley Area School often compared to?
Brimley Area Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Detour Arts And Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brimley Area School?
The graduation rate of Brimley Area School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Brimley Area School?
484 students attend Brimley Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Brimley Area School students are American Indian, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brimley Area School?
Brimley Area School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brimley Area School offer ?
Brimley Area School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Brimley Area School part of?
Brimley Area School is part of Brimley Area Schools School District.
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