Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Belle Ann Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Belle Ann Elementary School?
247 students attend Belle Ann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Belle Ann Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Ann Elementary School?
Belle Ann Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belle Ann Elementary School offer ?
Belle Ann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Belle Ann Elementary School part of?
Belle Ann Elementary School is part of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee.
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