Brace-lederle K-8 School (Closed 2023)

18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Brace-lederle K-8 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 was 5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
554 students
This chart displays total students of Brace-lederle K-8 School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Brace-lederle K-8 School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brace-lederle K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
24%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brace-lederle K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brace-lederle K-8 School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Brace-lederle K-8 School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brace-lederle K-8 School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brace-lederle K-8 School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1999-00 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
98%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brace-lederle K-8 School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
2%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brace-lederle K-8 School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Brace-lederle K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brace-lederle K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brace-lederle K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Brace-lederle K-8 School?
554 students attend Brace-lederle K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Brace-lederle K-8 School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brace-lederle K-8 School?
Brace-lederle K-8 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brace-lederle K-8 School offer ?
Brace-lederle K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Brace-lederle K-8 School part of?
Brace-lederle K-8 School is part of Southfield Public School District.

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