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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 2 public preschools serving 957 students in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Michigan.
Public Preschools in Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,092 Schools
# Students
2,110 Students
372,048 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
24,562 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
0.57
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,715 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
9,505 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
143 Students
32,770 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
62 Students
79,422 Students
% Black Students
3%
21%
# White Students
1,776 Students
227,920 Students
% White Students
84%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
352 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
19,025 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
174
71,170
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
61,256
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
56,024
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
51,406
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
47,553
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
41,347
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
13,833
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
8,441
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
7,989
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
3,136
# Students in 10th Grade:
187
2,955
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
2,757
# Students in 12th Grade:
193
2,824
# Ungraded Students:
9
1,357
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 Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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