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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,110 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 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,110 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
82,066 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 860 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
0.29
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
143 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
62 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,776 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
174
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
187
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
193
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
9
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,230 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,522
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,230
$17,559
Best Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandon High School
Magnet 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
| 733 students
Rank: #22.
Harveyswanson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Brandon Middle School
Magnet 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
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brandon Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 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 2,110 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 #293 out of 860 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?
84% of Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee students are White, 7% 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 $14,230 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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