Brewster Elementary School

Summary:

Brewster Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, serving 397 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Rochester Community School District, which is ranked 46th out of 610 districts in the state.

Brewster Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the norm. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Brewster's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 74.6%, compared to the district's 64.2% and the state's 39.6%. The school also has a more diverse student population than many nearby schools, with 69.02% White, 2.02% African American, 6.8% Hispanic, and 17.88% Asian students. Additionally, Brewster has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic status of the student population.

While Brewster Elementary outperforms the state and district, nearby schools like Baldwin Elementary and University Hills Elementary also perform well, with 5-star and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, respectively. However, Brewster's academic performance is generally higher than these nearby schools across most subject areas and grade levels. In contrast, Rogers School in the Pontiac City School District has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages, as well as a much higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and a higher chronic absenteeism rate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1535 Brewster Rd
       Rochester Hills, MI  48306-3817


(248) 726-3300

District: Rochester Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,733 Help


Students who attend Brewster Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rochester Adams High School
    Van Hoosen Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Asian:
17.9%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brewster Elementary School ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (69%), Asian (17.9%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rochester Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brewster Elementary School is 16.5, which is the 3rd best among 13 elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brewster Elementary School is $15,733, which is the 5th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brewster Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brewster Elementary School 124th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Brewster Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rochester Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Community School District 46th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brewster Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brewster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.27 51st 1545 96.7%
2007 84.26 92nd 1565 94.1%
2008 89.94 4th 1577 99.7%
2009 89.32 13th 1589 99.2%
2010 86.04 3rd 1552 99.8%
2011 87.92 7th 1552 99.5%
2012 95.24 23rd 1566 98.5%
2013 93.04 47th 1563 97.0%
2014 92.49 49th 1533 96.8%
2015 91.60 80th 1580 94.9%
2016 97.11 15th 1548 99.0%
2017 90.76 68th 1466 95.4%
2018 96.20 25th 1448 98.3%
2019 95.78 29th 1408 97.9%
2021 90.21 68th 1153 94.1%
2022 96.47 23rd 1344 98.3%
2023 92.57 72nd 1470 95.1%
2024 89.47 124th 1486 91.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brewster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.29 61st 225 72.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Brewster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.28 27th 1443 98.1%
2019 97.27 7th 1171 99.4%
2021 91.99 28th 902 96.9%
2022 89.23 71st 1106 93.6%
2023 94.31 35th 1321 97.4%
2024 81.79 186th 1342 86.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Brewster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.58 34th 1446 97.6%
2019 91.19 58th 1196 95.2%
2021 81.72 110th 915 88.0%
2022 95.72 20th 1139 98.2%
2023 84.38 151st 1334 88.7%
2024 90.04 89th 1347 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at Brewster Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.35 47th 1253 96.2%
2019 93.25 37th 1128 96.7%
2021 87.06 73rd 1005 92.7%
2022 92.69 45th 1102 95.9%
2023 87.95 98th 1198 91.8%
2024 81.25 182nd 1204 84.9%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Brewster Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 653 11 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1989 663 6 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1990 484 2 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 501 4 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1992 521 3 23 6 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1993 547 1 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 546 4 28 3 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 438 9 22 2 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 438 9 22 2 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 428 7 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1998 435 8 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1999 400 4 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 423 5 25 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2001 420 7 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 394 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 394 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 364 9 30 3 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 327 9 31 3 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2006 286 8 45 4 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 281 12 45 4 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 273 15 46 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 343
2009 283 16 43 13 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 285 11 41 12 0 n/a n/a 14 363
2011 275 13 43 22 1 0 22 0 376
2012 282 12 46 20 1 0 25 0 386
2013 299 19 49 22 2 1 19 0 411
2014 328 15 46 15 2 0 17 0 423
2015 332 11 50 11 2 0 17 0 423
2016 328 7 56 14 2 0 16 0 423
2017 319 10 51 12 2 0 14 0 408
2018 305 5 63 14 0 1 15 0 403
2019 317 7 59 11 0 1 15 0 410
2020 297 8 55 16 0 1 12 0 389
2021 271 9 61 26 0 1 16 0 384
2022 260 8 68 22 0 1 15 0 374
2023 274 8 71 27 0 1 16 0 397

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 Brewster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 679 n/a n/a n/a
1989 686 n/a n/a 0
1990 500 26.0 19.2 0
1991 528 n/a n/a n/a
1992 554 n/a n/a 0.5
1993 575 n/a 0.0 0.5
1994 581 25.0 23.2 0
1995 472 23.0 20.5 0.4
1996 472 23.0 20.5 0.4
1997 462 23.0 20.1 0.6
1998 466 22.0 21.2 0.4
1999 427 21.0 20.3 0
2000 454 21.5 21.1 0.4
2001 457 24.5 18.7 0.9
2002 403 24.3 16.6 1.2
2003 403 24.3 16.6 1.2
2004 406 22.4 18.1 1.7
2005 370 22.5 16.4 1.9
2006 343 21.0 16.3 2.6
2007 342 20.5 16.7 3.2
2008 343 23.9 14.4 1.5
2009 355 25.1 14.1 2.5
2010 363 24.6 14.7 5.7
2011 376 26.9 13.9 4.3
2012 386 25.7 14.9 5.2
2013 411 26.3 15.6 4.4
2014 423 27.0 15.6 3.1
2015 423 25.0 16.9 2.8
2016 423 24.0 17.6 2.8
2017 408 26.3 15.5 2.7
2018 403 25.0 16.0 2.2
2019 410 25.0 16.3 2.2
2020 389 20.5 18.9 3.6
2021 384 23.5 16.3 3.4
2022 374 23.0 16.1 4.3
2023 397 23.9 16.5 4.5

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 Brewster Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 679 n/a n/a n/a
1989 686 n/a n/a 0
1990 500 26.0 19.2 0
1991 528 n/a n/a n/a
1992 554 n/a n/a 0.5
1993 575 n/a 0.0 0.5
1994 581 25.0 23.2 0
1995 472 23.0 20.5 0.4
1996 472 23.0 20.5 0.4
1997 462 23.0 20.1 0.6
1998 466 22.0 21.2 0.4
1999 427 21.0 20.3 0
2000 454 21.5 21.1 0.4
2001 457 24.5 18.7 0.9
2002 403 24.3 16.6 1.2
2003 403 24.3 16.6 1.2
2004 406 22.4 18.1 1.7
2005 370 22.5 16.4 1.9
2006 343 21.0 16.3 2.6
2007 342 20.5 16.7 3.2
2008 343 23.9 14.4 1.5
2009 355 25.1 14.1 2.5
2010 363 24.6 14.7 5.7
2011 376 26.9 13.9 4.3
2012 386 25.7 14.9 5.2
2013 411 26.3 15.6 4.4
2014 423 27.0 15.6 3.1
2015 423 25.0 16.9 2.8
2016 423 24.0 17.6 2.8
2017 408 26.3 15.5 2.7
2018 403 25.0 16.0 2.2
2019 410 25.0 16.3 2.2
2020 389 20.5 18.9 3.6
2021 384 23.5 16.3 3.4
2022 374 23.0 16.1 4.3
2023 397 23.9 16.5 4.5

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 Brewster Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $303 (2.5%) $11,712 (97.5%) $12,014
2020 $712 (6.2%) $10,834 (93.8%) $11,547
2021 $334 (2.5%) $13,209 (97.5%) $13,543
2022 $754 (5.2%) $13,722 (94.8%) $14,476
2023 $624 (4.0%) $15,109 (96.0%) $15,733

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brewster Elementary School

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 29th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 72nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brewster Elementary School)73.270.4
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)66.664.6
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Brewster Elementary School)80.370.4
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)72.666.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brewster Elementary School)84.984.3
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)70.271.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Brewster Elementary School)8972.9
 16.1%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)7565.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brewster Elementary School)67.965.6
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)73.566.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Brewster Elementary School)80.859
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)72.156.2
 15.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Brewster Elementary School)46.241
 5.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Rochester Community School District)36.234.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410397
 3.2%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian5971
 20.3%
Hispanic1127
 145.5%
Pacific Islander11
White317274
 13.6%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.2%4.5%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brewster Elementary School

Yes. Brewster Elementary School ranks in the top 8.3% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Brewster Elementary School are 69% White, 18% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

High : Rochester Adams High School
High : Van Hoosen Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Brewster Elementary 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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