Brown Elementary School

25485 Middlebelt Rd
New Boston, MI 48164
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 437 students in grades 1-5, Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Brown Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 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

Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#682 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brown Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brown Elementary 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 2021-22 school year data.
51%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brown Elementary 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 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
87%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Brown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brown Elementary 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
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brown Elementary 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Brown Elementary School is ranked #682 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jesse L Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
437 students attend Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Brown Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brown Elementary School offer ?
Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Elementary School part of?
Brown Elementary School is part of Huron School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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