Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School (Closed 2018)

300 South St
Ortonville, MI 48462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 534 students in grades 4-6, Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% 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 4-6
Total Students
534 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
42%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brandon Fletcher Intermediate 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 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
45%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brandon Fletcher Intermediate 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 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
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White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brandon Fletcher Intermediate 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
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brandon Fletcher Intermediate 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School?
534 students attend Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School?
Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School offer ?
Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School part of?
Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School is part of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee.

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