Brandywine Elementary School

Summary:

Brandywine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Niles, Michigan, with a student population of 354. The school is part of the Brandywine Community Schools district, which is ranked 339 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Brandywine Elementary School's performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 20.2% for 3rd grade to 36.6% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 39.6% to 44%. Similarly, in Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 12.9% for 6th grade to 33.3% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 31% to 43.4%. The school also experiences relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.5% in 2018-2019 to 26.6% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state's average of around 15%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Eagle Lake Elementary School in the Edwardsburg Public Schools district, Brandywine Elementary School generally underperforms academically. Eagle Lake Elementary School has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math, with 47.1% and 55.6% proficiency in 3rd grade, respectively, compared to Brandywine's 20.2% and 28.1%. However, Brandywine's special education students have performed relatively well, ranking between 41 and 193 out of 225 to 403 Michigan elementary schools in this subgroup.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 2428 S 13th St
       Niles, MI  49120-4507


(269) 684-8574

District: Brandywine Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1069th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,549 Help


Students who attend Brandywine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brandywine Middle School
High:    Brandywine Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Two or more races:
7.3%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Compare Details Brandywine Elementary School ranks worse than 71.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), two or more races (7.3%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brandywine Elementary School is $12,549.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brandywine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandywine Elementary School 1069th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Brandywine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Brandywine Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandywine Community Schools 339th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brandywine Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brandywine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.45 1011th 1545 34.6%
2007 46.19 1078th 1565 31.1%
2008 46.82 1088th 1577 31.0%
2009 51.06 1035th 1589 34.9%
2010 60.59 835th 1552 46.2%
2011 58.60 815th 1552 47.5%
2012 43.93 979th 1566 37.5%
2013 43.25 970th 1563 37.9%
2014 50.82 822nd 1533 46.4%
2015 45.90 903rd 1580 42.8%
2016 43.30 904th 1548 41.6%
2017 33.92 965th 1466 34.2%
2018 35.05 1011th 1448 30.2%
2019 30.48 978th 1408 30.5%
2021 26.96 857th 1153 25.7%
2022 37.78 798th 1344 40.6%
2023 34.57 925th 1470 37.1%
2024 27.00 1069th 1486 28.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brandywine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.00 193rd 403 52.1%
2024 72.47 41st 225 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brandywine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 1015th 1397 27.3%
2019 28.90 858th 1134 24.3%
2021 46.25 388th 749 48.2%
2022 48.57 531st 1099 51.7%
2023 45.70 705th 1350 47.8%
2024 32.34 962nd 1381 30.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Brandywine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 1002nd 1443 30.6%
2019 26.14 894th 1171 23.7%
2021 22.35 750th 902 16.9%
2022 26.72 852nd 1106 23.0%
2023 26.85 957th 1321 27.6%
2024 20.68 1074th 1342 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Brandywine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.83 971st 1446 32.8%
2019 24.95 932nd 1196 22.1%
2021 28.09 689th 915 24.7%
2022 38.63 691st 1139 39.3%
2023 32.79 883rd 1334 33.8%
2024 25.58 996th 1347 26.1%
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Rank History for White students at Brandywine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 1034th 1253 17.5%
2019 21.32 945th 1128 16.2%
2021 20.15 849th 1005 15.5%
2022 32.33 751st 1102 31.9%
2023 22.82 967th 1198 19.3%
2024 16.39 1065th 1204 11.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Brandywine Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 817 33 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 868
1989 808 40 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 867
1990 802 35 5 13 2 n/a n/a -1 856
1991 804 34 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 855
1992 800 35 8 8 3 n/a n/a 0 854
1993 771 33 5 15 2 n/a n/a 0 826
1994 758 35 6 17 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1995 782 36 7 21 6 n/a n/a 0 852
1996 782 36 7 21 6 n/a n/a 0 852
1997 430 16 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 429 21 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 445 21 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2000 472 12 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 464 12 2 10 8 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 441 19 5 23 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 441 19 5 23 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 396 17 2 18 4 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 376 14 2 24 6 n/a n/a 3 425
2006 340 17 2 16 2 n/a n/a 6 383
2007 360 18 2 14 2 n/a n/a 12 408
2008 365 12 2 8 1 n/a n/a 18 406
2009 363 14 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 342 15 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 336 17 6 29 1 0 12 0 401
2012 345 17 3 30 1 2 13 0 411
2013 329 12 1 22 1 2 16 0 383
2014 374 11 3 18 3 0 23 0 432
2015 345 11 3 35 1 0 17 0 412
2016 350 12 2 33 1 0 19 0 417
2017 335 16 4 27 2 0 25 0 409
2018 330 20 3 27 8 0 37 0 425
2019 315 13 4 23 5 0 32 0 392
2020 276 13 4 20 4 0 34 0 351
2021 267 14 3 28 4 1 28 0 345
2022 279 10 1 15 4 2 22 0 333
2023 297 8 1 15 5 2 26 0 354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brandywine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 868 n/a n/a n/a
1989 867 n/a n/a 15.5
1990 856 47.0 18.2 15.1
1991 855 n/a n/a n/a
1992 854 n/a n/a n/a
1993 826 n/a 0.0 0.4
1994 819 83.5 9.8 17.6
1995 852 29.4 29.0 14.7
1996 852 29.4 29.0 14.7
1997 461 30.0 15.4 25.8
1998 463 32.0 14.5 25.3
1999 480 28.0 17.1 26
2000 500 30.4 16.4 38.2
2001 496 31.9 15.5 38.1
2002 491 29.8 16.5 39.9
2003 491 29.8 16.5 39.9
2004 437 25.6 17.1 41.2
2005 425 24.6 17.3 44.3
2006 383 23.4 16.4 43.2
2007 408 24.4 16.7 54.3
2008 406 24.8 16.4 58.2
2009 401 23.1 17.4 57.9
2010 381 24.1 15.7 58
2011 401 21.9 18.2 60.8
2012 411 21.6 18.9 65.7
2013 383 20.9 18.2 62.7
2014 432 21.9 19.6 68.3
2015 412 22.0 18.7 66.5
2016 417 22.0 18.9 66.9
2017 409 22.1 18.4 65
2018 425 21.1 20.0 66.1
2019 392 21.6 18.0 66.8
2020 351 20.3 17.2 70.4
2021 345 19.5 17.6 71.9
2022 333 20.8 15.9 65.8
2023 354 22.8 15.5 69.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brandywine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 868 n/a n/a n/a
1989 867 n/a n/a 15.5
1990 856 47.0 18.2 15.1
1991 855 n/a n/a n/a
1992 854 n/a n/a n/a
1993 826 n/a 0.0 0.4
1994 819 83.5 9.8 17.6
1995 852 29.4 29.0 14.7
1996 852 29.4 29.0 14.7
1997 461 30.0 15.4 25.8
1998 463 32.0 14.5 25.3
1999 480 28.0 17.1 26
2000 500 30.4 16.4 38.2
2001 496 31.9 15.5 38.1
2002 491 29.8 16.5 39.9
2003 491 29.8 16.5 39.9
2004 437 25.6 17.1 41.2
2005 425 24.6 17.3 44.3
2006 383 23.4 16.4 43.2
2007 408 24.4 16.7 54.3
2008 406 24.8 16.4 58.2
2009 401 23.1 17.4 57.9
2010 381 24.1 15.7 58
2011 401 21.9 18.2 60.8
2012 411 21.6 18.9 65.7
2013 383 20.9 18.2 62.7
2014 432 21.9 19.6 68.3
2015 412 22.0 18.7 66.5
2016 417 22.0 18.9 66.9
2017 409 22.1 18.4 65
2018 425 21.1 20.0 66.1
2019 392 21.6 18.0 66.8
2020 351 20.3 17.2 70.4
2021 345 19.5 17.6 71.9
2022 333 20.8 15.9 65.8
2023 354 22.8 15.5 69.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brandywine Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (8.2%) $8,465 (91.8%) $9,218
2020 $888 (8.8%) $9,185 (91.2%) $10,072
2021 $1,643 (14.6%) $9,588 (85.4%) $11,230
2022 $922 (8.6%) $9,859 (91.4%) $10,781
2023 $975 (7.8%) $11,574 (92.2%) $12,549

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brandywine Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 978th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 925th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine Elementary School)25.334.5
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine Community Schools)25.334.5
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Brandywine Elementary School)26.536.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Brandywine Community Schools)26.536.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine Elementary School)27.339.8
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine Community Schools)27.339.8
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Brandywine Elementary School)31.532.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Brandywine Community Schools)31.532.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine Elementary School)31.438.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine Community Schools)31.438.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Brandywine Elementary School)23.318.9
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Brandywine Community Schools)23.318.9
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Brandywine Elementary School)17.414.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Brandywine Community Schools)17.414.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine Elementary School)45.127.3
 17.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine Community Schools)44.227.3
 16.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Brandywine Elementary School)40.220.5
 19.7%
   6th Grade Math (Brandywine Community Schools)39.420.5
 18.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392354
 9.7%
African American138
 38.5%
American Indian55
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic2315
 34.8%
Pacific Islander02
White315297
 5.7%
Two or More Races3226
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.8%69.2%
 2.4%


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Students who attend Brandywine Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brandywine Middle School
High : Brandywine Senior High School

Brandywine Elementary School ranks 1069th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Brandywine Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 354 students attended Brandywine Elementary School.


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