Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Brandon Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
76%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brandon Education Center?
The graduation rate of Brandon Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brandon Education Center?
67 students attend Brandon Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Brandon Education Center students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Education Center?
Brandon Education Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brandon Education Center offer ?
Brandon Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brandon Education Center part of?
Brandon Education Center is part of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee.
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