Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brooks Elementary 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 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Brooks Elementary School?
246 students attend Brooks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brooks Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooks Elementary School?
Brooks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooks Elementary School offer ?
Brooks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brooks Elementary School part of?
Brooks Elementary School is part of Huron Valley Schools School District.
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