Holbrook School

2361 Alice St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Holbrook 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Holbrook School's student population of 203 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Holbrook 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 Holbrook School is 0.25, 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)
#2799 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Holbrook School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holbrook 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.
10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holbrook 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.
11-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holbrook 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
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Holbrook School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Holbrook School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Black
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Holbrook School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Holbrook School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Holbrook School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Holbrook 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
92%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holbrook 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 Holbrook 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 is Holbrook School's ranking?
Holbrook School is ranked #2799 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Holbrook School?
203 students attend Holbrook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Holbrook School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holbrook School?
Holbrook School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holbrook School offer ?
Holbrook School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holbrook School part of?
Holbrook School is part of Hamtramck School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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