Brandon Academy Of Art And Science (Closed 2018)

209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brandon Academy Of Art And Science ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% 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-8
Total Students
84 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
30-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brandon Academy Of Art And Science 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 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
60-69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brandon Academy Of Art And Science 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 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brandon Academy Of Art And Science 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Brandon Academy Of Art And Science?
84 students attend Brandon Academy Of Art And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brandon Academy Of Art And Science students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Academy Of Art And Science?
Brandon Academy Of Art And Science has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brandon Academy Of Art And Science offer ?
Brandon Academy Of Art And Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Brandon Academy Of Art And Science part of?
Brandon Academy Of Art And Science is part of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee.

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