For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,304 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 20% 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
1,304 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Brandywine Community Schools School District, 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 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
0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
16 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
45 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
1,047 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
80%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
117
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,880 is less than the state median of $17,559. 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
$13,572
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,880
$17,559
Best Brandywine Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brandywine Senior High School
Magnet 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
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Brandywine Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Brandywine Middle School
Magnet 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
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Merritt Elementary School
Magnet School
1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Grades: PK-2
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,304 students.
What is the rank of Brandywine Community Schools School District?
Brandywine Community Schools School District is ranked #420 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine Community Schools School District?
80% of Brandywine Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 $11,880 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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