Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2105 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
45%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarwood Elementary School's ranking?
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked #2105 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Briarwood Elementary School often compared to?
Briarwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruce Collins Elementary School, Warren Woods Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
332 students attend Briarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Briarwood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Briarwood Elementary School offer ?
Briarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Briarwood Elementary School part of?
Briarwood Elementary School is part of Warren Woods School District.
In what neighborhood is Briarwood Elementary School located?
Briarwood Elementary School is located in the Warren Woods neighborhood of Warren, MI. There are 9 other public schools located in Warren Woods.
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