For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,321 students in Brandywine Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Brandywine Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
1,321 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Brandywine Community Schools School District, 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 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
# American Indian Students
17 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
43 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,041 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
126 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
136
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,727 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,397
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,727
$17,693
Best Brandywine Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandywine Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2428 S 13th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Grades: 3-6
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Brandywine Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,321 students.
What is the rank of Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District is ranked #419 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine Community Schools School District?
79% of Brandywine Community Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Brandywine Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,727 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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