Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

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Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building ranks 484 th of 743 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building is an alternative public school serving grades K-12 in Britton, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 237 students. The school is part of the Britton Deerfield Schools district, which is ranked 415 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.51%) compared to nearby schools like Central Academy (73.21%) and Multicultural Academy (54.45%). The school has also experienced fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from a high of 96.8% in 2019-2020 to a low of 78.5% in 2020-2021, which is generally lower than the state average. Additionally, Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 2.0% to 11.9% over the past five years, significantly higher than the 0.0% rate at Central Academy in 2022-2023.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge for Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building, reaching as high as 59.3% in 2020-2021, much higher than the 9.9% rate at Central Academy in 2022-2023. The school's test scores, particularly in math and science, are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby schools, with the 11th-grade science proficiency rate at 16.7% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 37.5%. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, suggesting a commitment to improving outcomes, and some metrics, such as 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency, have shown improvement, indicating the potential for further progress.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

201 College Ave
Britton, MI 49229

(517) 451-4581

District: Britton Deerfield Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
484^th of 743 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,695

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Two or more races:

4.2%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building ranks worse than 65.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (4.2%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building is $16,695.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building 484^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building in the ranking list.)

Britton Deerfield Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Britton Deerfield Schools 415^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2013	58.03	682^nd	1563	56.4%
2014	51.17	814^th	1533	46.9%
2015	43.60	938^th	1580	40.6%
2016	67.33	456^th	1548	70.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

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Rank History for all high school students at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2013	72.04	214^th	805	73.4%
2014	63.09	300^th	799	62.5%
2015	30.04	581^st	832	30.2%
2016	32.79	544^th	852	36.2%
2017	31.68	516^th	835	38.2%
2018	50.09	407^th	824	50.6%
2019	43.57	378^th	666	43.2%
2021	37.15	356^th	561	36.5%
2023	19.29	598^th	735	18.6%
2024	33.18	484^th	743	34.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	38.55	448^th	755	40.7%
2019	29.74	407^th	532	23.5%
2024	36.13	419^th	654	35.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	49.89	344^th	710	51.5%
2019	31.67	397^th	554	28.3%
2021	60.19	151^st	462	67.3%
2023	40.67	360^th	611	41.1%
2024	40.53	360^th	619	41.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.10	418^th	707	40.9%
2019	45.10	301^st	543	44.6%
2021	24.94	369^th	472	21.8%
2024	15.71	552^nd	633	12.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	34.11	478^th	708	32.5%
2019	23.66	461^st	582	20.8%
2021	26.59	399^th	516	22.7%
2023	10.07	606^th	647	6.3%
2024	25.83	486^th	638	23.8%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	467	2	3	12	0	2	0	486
2013	446	4	2	17	0	1	2	472
2014	423	4	1	23	0	2	6	459
2015	405	3	2	19	2	2	4	437
2016	345	1	2	12	1	1	8	370
2017	331	2	3	15	3	2	7	363
2018	315	1	3	17	3	1	6	346
2019	311	2	3	11	1	1	11	340
2020	274	3	2	10	2	1	11	303
2021	253	0	2	14	1	0	7	277
2022	253	1	1	12	0	0	9	276
2023	224	2	0	1	0	0	10	237

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 Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	486	29.5	16.4	29.8
2013	472	29.5	16.0	38.8
2014	459	27.5	16.6	37.5
2015	437	28.0	15.6	38
2016	370	25.0	14.8	38.9
2017	363	25.2	14.3	42.7
2018	346	20.5	16.8	45.1
2019	340	14.3	23.6	48.5
2020	303	18.0	16.8	50.5
2021	277	16.8	16.4	44
2022	276	14.0	19.7	47.8
2023	237	15.3	15.4	52.3

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 Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	486	29.5	16.4	29.8
2013	472	29.5	16.0	38.8
2014	459	27.5	16.6	37.5
2015	437	28.0	15.6	38
2016	370	25.0	14.8	38.9
2017	363	25.2	14.3	42.7
2018	346	20.5	16.8	45.1
2019	340	14.3	23.6	48.5
2020	303	18.0	16.8	50.5
2021	277	16.8	16.4	44
2022	276	14.0	19.7	47.8
2023	237	15.3	15.4	52.3

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 Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$569 (5.6%)	$9,660 (94.4%)	$10,229
2020	$628 (5.6%)	$10,523 (94.4%)	$11,151
2021	$816 (6.8%)	$11,124 (93.2%)	$11,940
2022	$966 (7.3%)	$12,350 (92.7%)	$13,316
2023	$1,956 (11.7%)	$14,739 (88.3%)	$16,695

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 378^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 598^th of 735 High schools	24.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building)	41.4	36.4	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Britton Deerfield Schools)	41.4	36.4	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building)	32.1	22.7	9.4%
3rd Grade Math (Britton Deerfield Schools)	32.1	22.7	9.4%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building)	43.2	20.6	22.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Britton Deerfield Schools)	43.2	20.6	22.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building)	45.9	29.4	16.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Britton Deerfield Schools)	45.9	29.4	16.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	340	237	30.3%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	11	1	90.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	311	224	28%
Two or More Races	11	10	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.5%	52.3%	3.8%

Schools Near Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building	Public, Alternative	K-12	201 College Ave	Britton	49229	Lenawee County	Britton Deerfield Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 451-4581	237	15	15.4	52.3%	224 (94.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)								(n/a)			31.0		42.3					34.6							16.7		42.9	$16,695	$1,956	$14,739
Tecumseh Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	760 Brown St	Tecumseh	49286	Lenawee County	Tecumseh Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 423-6008	60	8	7.6	46.7%	49 (81.7%)	1 (1.7%)	8 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)																				$10,129	$1,539	$8,590
Milton C Porter Educational Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2946 Sutton Rd	Adrian	49221	Lenawee County	Lenawee Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 263-8931	104	39	2.6	55.8%	89 (85.6%)	1 (1.0%)	8 (7.7%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Maurice Spear Campus	Public, Alternative	4-12	2910 Airport Rd	Adrian	49221	Lenawee County	Lenawee Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 263-5021	26	3	8.6	88.5%	18 (69.2%)	3 (11.5%)	4 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
LCS Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7525 Willis Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Lincoln Consolidated School District	No	No	Yes	No	(734) 484-7000	128	6	21.3	58.6%	66 (51.6%)	31 (24.2%)	12 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (14.8%)								(n/a)	50.0															28.6	21.7			$8,821	$2,739	$6,082
Multicultural Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-10	5550 Platt Rd	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Multicultural Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 677-0732	191	15	13.0	76.4%	104 (54.5%)	23 (12.0%)	24 (12.6%)	38 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)	16.0				19.1	12.5		10.3		19.2	14.3			17.2		32.1				$12,363	$3,851	$8,511
Progress Park	Public, Alternative	K-12	3890 Research Park Dr	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-3340	26	7	3.8	73.1%	18 (69.2%)	2 (7.7%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (19.2%)								(n/a)
Central Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2459 S Industrial Hwy	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Central Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 822-1100	530	37	14.4	88.3%	388 (73.2%)	75 (14.2%)	19 (3.6%)	47 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	40.6	15.6	22.0	19.5	14.7	28.6	19.1	12.5	22.4	42.1	18.4	16.3	22.9	17.0	10.2	11.4	12.2	8.6	14.6	$15,392	$5,716	$9,676
High Point School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8111	46	12	3.8	52.2%	31 (67.4%)	8 (17.4%)	3 (6.5%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)
LocalBased SpecEd Programs	Public, Alternative	K-12	1735 S Wagner Rd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Washtenaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-8100	15	3	5.7	46.7%	10 (66.7%)	2 (13.3%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building

What is the racial makeup of Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building?

Students at Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building?

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building.

What district is Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building in?

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Britton Deerfield SchoolsBritton Building ranks 484^th of 743 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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