Top Rankings
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,080 students in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,080 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.56
# American Indian Students
17 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
64 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,737 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
153
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
139
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
6
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,775 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,435 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,775
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,435
$17,693
Best Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1820
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1820
Grades: 7-12
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Harveyswanson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2839 Oakwood Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brandon Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee?
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee manages 5 public schools serving 2,080 students.
What is the rank of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee?
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee is ranked #291 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee?
83% of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee?
Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,435 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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