Brown City Elementary School

Summary:

Brown City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 364 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Brown City, Michigan. The school is part of the Marlette Community Schools district, which is ranked 367 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brown City Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.96%) compared to the state average, a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism from 11% to 21% in recent years, and academic performance that is generally below the state average and lags behind many nearby schools. For example, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was just 25% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 492 out of 1,466 Michigan elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 607 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024.

When compared to neighboring schools, such as Kingston Elementary, Elva Lynch Elementary, and Yale Elementary, Brown City Elementary's performance is notably lower, with higher chronic absenteeism rates and weaker academic results. This suggests that the challenges faced by Brown City Elementary may be unique to the school or district, despite the relatively high spending per student of $14,887 in 2022-2023. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to improve student outcomes and better serve the Brown City community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4290 2nd St
       Brown City, MI  48416-7718


(810) 346-4700

District: Brown City Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
607th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,887 Help


Students who attend Brown City Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Brown City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.1% Help


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Compare Details Brown City Elementary School ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brown City Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.3. (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 (94%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brown City Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brown City Elementary School is $14,887.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brown City Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown City Elementary School 607th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Brown City Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Brown City Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown City Community Schools 367th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brown City Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Brown City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.08 338th 1545 78.1%
2007 68.42 497th 1565 68.2%
2008 70.13 495th 1577 68.6%
2009 64.38 679th 1589 57.3%
2010 64.16 718th 1552 53.7%
2011 56.57 866th 1552 44.2%
2012 57.59 680th 1566 56.6%
2013 65.41 529th 1563 66.2%
2014 60.61 625th 1533 59.2%
2015 68.22 480th 1580 69.6%
2016 66.48 474th 1548 69.4%
2017 61.00 492nd 1466 66.4%
2018 56.76 668th 1448 53.9%
2019 41.70 814th 1408 42.2%
2021 21.56 933rd 1153 19.1%
2022 44.19 703rd 1344 47.7%
2023 51.41 672nd 1470 54.3%
2024 56.54 607th 1486 59.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brown City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.09 521st 1397 62.7%
2019 48.57 576th 1134 49.2%
2021 27.09 600th 749 19.9%
2022 47.75 540th 1099 50.9%
2023 52.18 581st 1350 57.0%
2024 60.39 460th 1381 66.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Brown City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.33 658th 1443 54.4%
2019 38.17 738th 1171 37.0%
2021 22.88 744th 902 17.5%
2022 40.16 640th 1106 42.1%
2023 44.68 690th 1321 47.8%
2024 54.47 551st 1342 58.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Brown City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.81 706th 1446 51.2%
2019 40.25 728th 1196 39.1%
2021 32.12 646th 915 29.4%
2022 43.61 617th 1139 45.8%
2023 51.72 604th 1334 54.7%
2024 49.17 648th 1347 51.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Brown City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.69 713th 1253 43.1%
2019 32.67 788th 1128 30.1%
2021 15.12 912th 1005 9.3%
2022 33.47 737th 1102 33.1%
2023 40.55 727th 1198 39.3%
2024 43.83 674th 1204 44.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brown City Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.73 110th 806 86.4%
2007 85.04 53rd 823 93.6%
2008 70.44 267th 839 68.2%
2009 77.94 144th 847 83.0%
2010 77.47 157th 851 81.6%
2011 54.12 512th 858 40.3%
2012 76.43 173rd 900 80.8%
2013 93.17 40th 919 95.6%
2014 65.30 289th 921 68.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Brown City Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 245 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1989 239 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1990 253 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1991 249 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1992 255 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1993 263 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 269 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1995 275 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1996 275 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1997 274 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 245 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 274 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 233 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2001 235 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2002 564 2 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 564 2 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 544 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 528 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 538 3 1 3 3 n/a n/a 1 549
2007 546 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 3 557
2008 516 3 n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 524
2009 505 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 500 3 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 488 4 0 11 1 0 2 0 506
2012 443 6 0 10 1 0 1 0 461
2013 442 3 1 14 1 0 0 0 461
2014 416 4 1 12 0 0 0 0 433
2015 427 7 1 13 0 0 0 0 448
2016 409 4 1 12 1 0 4 0 431
2017 378 4 1 8 0 0 6 0 397
2018 378 4 1 8 0 0 8 0 399
2019 364 2 1 8 0 0 8 0 383
2020 366 2 0 7 0 0 8 0 383
2021 332 7 0 6 0 0 16 0 361
2022 328 0 0 5 0 0 20 0 353
2023 342 0 2 5 0 0 15 0 364

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brown City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 n/a n/a n/a
1989 243 n/a n/a 49.4
1990 258 12.0 21.5 38
1991 258 n/a n/a n/a
1992 262 n/a n/a 32.8
1993 269 n/a 0.0 34.2
1994 272 12.3 22.1 49.6
1995 284 12.5 22.7 47.2
1996 284 12.5 22.7 47.2
1997 281 13.0 21.6 39.9
1998 254 13.0 19.5 47.2
1999 274 14.0 19.6 54.4
2000 234 13.5 17.3 75.6
2001 237 13.0 18.2 70
2002 577 29.8 19.4 39
2003 577 29.8 19.4 39
2004 555 27.8 20.0 40.9
2005 535 25.5 21.0 52
2006 549 27.4 20.0 46.7
2007 557 30.3 18.4 43
2008 524 27.8 18.8 47.1
2009 515 27.6 18.7 55.1
2010 514 27.3 18.8 60.3
2011 506 28.6 17.6 62.6
2012 461 28.3 16.2 63.1
2013 461 28.8 16.0 61
2014 433 27.1 15.9 63.7
2015 448 29.0 15.4 64.3
2016 431 25.0 17.2 64.7
2017 397 24.3 16.3 60.5
2018 399 23.6 16.8 66.2
2019 383 22.0 17.3 67.6
2020 383 24.1 15.8 70.8
2021 361 22.8 15.8 70.6
2022 353 21.9 16.0 68.3
2023 364 22.5 16.1 68.1

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 Brown City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 n/a n/a n/a
1989 243 n/a n/a 49.4
1990 258 12.0 21.5 38
1991 258 n/a n/a n/a
1992 262 n/a n/a 32.8
1993 269 n/a 0.0 34.2
1994 272 12.3 22.1 49.6
1995 284 12.5 22.7 47.2
1996 284 12.5 22.7 47.2
1997 281 13.0 21.6 39.9
1998 254 13.0 19.5 47.2
1999 274 14.0 19.6 54.4
2000 234 13.5 17.3 75.6
2001 237 13.0 18.2 70
2002 577 29.8 19.4 39
2003 577 29.8 19.4 39
2004 555 27.8 20.0 40.9
2005 535 25.5 21.0 52
2006 549 27.4 20.0 46.7
2007 557 30.3 18.4 43
2008 524 27.8 18.8 47.1
2009 515 27.6 18.7 55.1
2010 514 27.3 18.8 60.3
2011 506 28.6 17.6 62.6
2012 461 28.3 16.2 63.1
2013 461 28.8 16.0 61
2014 433 27.1 15.9 63.7
2015 448 29.0 15.4 64.3
2016 431 25.0 17.2 64.7
2017 397 24.3 16.3 60.5
2018 399 23.6 16.8 66.2
2019 383 22.0 17.3 67.6
2020 383 24.1 15.8 70.8
2021 361 22.8 15.8 70.6
2022 353 21.9 16.0 68.3
2023 364 22.5 16.1 68.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brown City Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,332 (12.5%) $9,294 (87.5%) $10,626
2020 $1,344 (12.2%) $9,666 (87.8%) $11,010
2021 $2,295 (17.9%) $10,538 (82.1%) $12,834
2022 $3,685 (24.1%) $11,626 (75.9%) $15,311
2023 $3,440 (23.1%) $11,447 (76.9%) $14,887

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brown City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 814th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 672nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brown City Elementary School)20.333.3
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brown City Community Schools)20.333.3
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Brown City Elementary School)33.938.3
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Brown City Community Schools)33.938.3
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brown City Elementary School)44.266
 21.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brown City Community Schools)44.266
 21.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Brown City Elementary School)30.858
 27.2%
   4th Grade Math (Brown City Community Schools)30.858
 27.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brown City Elementary School)58.142
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brown City Community Schools)58.142
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Brown City Elementary School)2128
 7%
   5th Grade Math (Brown City Community Schools)2128
 7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Brown City Elementary School)24.218
 6.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Brown City Community Schools)24.218
 6.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brown City Elementary School)48.341.5
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brown City Community Schools)48.341.5
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Brown City Elementary School)36.718.9
 17.8%
   6th Grade Math (Brown City Community Schools)36.718.9
 17.8%
   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 Students383364
 5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White364342
 6%
Two or More Races815
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%68.1%
 0.5%


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Brown City Elementary School ranks 607th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Brown City Elementary School.

Students at Brown City Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Brown City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Brown City High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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