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Browning Elementary School

Summary:

Browning Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 353. It is part of the Utica Community Schools district, which is ranked 166 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Browning Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.3%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 49.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is higher than the district average and several nearby schools, such as Dekeyser Elementary and Flickinger Elementary, which demonstrate stronger academic outcomes across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Browning Elementary's test scores on the M-Step assessments are generally lower than the Utica Community Schools district average and the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. However, the school's 6th-grade Math scores are significantly higher than the district and state, indicating that the school may have effective strategies for teaching this subject at the upper elementary level.

Browning Elementary has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.0% in 2018-2019 to 16.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Despite these challenges, the school has the highest per-student spending among the nearby schools, at $16,617 in the 2022-2023 school year. By examining the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools within the Utica Community Schools district, Browning Elementary may be able to identify opportunities to enhance student learning and achievement, particularly for its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population and in addressing the issue of chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 12400 19 Mile Rd
       Sterling Heights, MI  48313-2681

(586) 797-4000

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,617 Help


Students who attend Browning Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bemis Junior High School
High:    Henry Ford II High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
African American:
6.6%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Compare Details Browning Elementary School ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 18th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.88. (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 (80.2%), African American (6.6%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Browning Elementary School is 15.1, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Browning Elementary School is $16,617, which is the 2nd highest among 25 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Browning Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Browning Elementary School 618th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Browning Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Utica Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Utica Community Schools 166th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Browning Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Browning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.90 531st 1545 65.6%
2007 82.34 141st 1565 91.0%
2008 80.61 187th 1577 88.1%
2009 78.94 234th 1589 85.3%
2010 79.11 164th 1552 89.4%
2011 82.38 105th 1552 93.2%
2012 75.29 339th 1566 78.4%
2013 68.01 479th 1563 69.4%
2014 60.67 623rd 1533 59.4%
2015 57.23 673rd 1580 57.4%
2016 63.94 528th 1548 65.9%
2017 57.35 551st 1466 62.4%
2018 69.15 453rd 1448 68.7%
2019 67.07 406th 1408 71.2%
2021 53.94 462nd 1153 59.9%
2022 58.42 511th 1344 62.0%
2023 52.16 657th 1470 55.3%
2024 55.88 618th 1486 58.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Browning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.71 390th 1397 72.1%
2019 86.57 61st 1134 94.6%
2021 84.41 41st 749 94.5%
2022 86.16 53rd 1099 95.2%
2023 72.88 234th 1350 82.7%
2024 63.20 405th 1381 70.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Browning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.64 486th 1443 66.3%
2019 65.84 346th 1171 70.5%
2021 67.10 232nd 902 74.3%
2022 61.76 358th 1106 67.6%
2023 53.46 555th 1321 58.0%
2024 59.93 469th 1342 65.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Browning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.70 430th 1446 70.3%
2019 60.45 428th 1196 64.2%
2021 41.39 522nd 915 43.0%
2022 55.59 471st 1139 58.6%
2023 46.94 669th 1334 49.9%
2024 47.87 664th 1347 50.7%
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Rank History for White students at Browning Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.50 491st 1253 60.8%
2019 58.82 442nd 1128 60.8%
2021 48.14 486th 1005 51.6%
2022 52.79 511th 1102 53.6%
2023 43.10 685th 1198 42.8%
2024 42.77 690th 1204 42.7%
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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 Browning Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 483 1 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1990 494 5 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 467 4 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 578 6 13 2 2 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 464 1 21 2 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1994 451 3 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 477 7 14 0 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 477 7 14 0 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 474 9 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 531 1 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 535 3 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2000 428 1 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 452 1 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2002 472 4 25 1 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2003 472 4 25 1 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2004 445 6 34 1 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 446 9 43 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 428 12 46 1 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2007 447 14 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 380 14 18 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 416
2009 405 20 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 390 17 18 4 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2011 457 19 10 2 1 8 0 0 497
2012 440 21 14 2 1 6 0 0 484
2013 431 22 16 1 0 6 1 0 477
2014 379 24 21 4 0 2 0 0 430
2015 395 25 18 9 1 1 1 0 450
2016 369 22 18 10 1 1 4 0 425
2017 350 23 14 13 0 0 8 0 408
2018 341 18 8 6 0 0 10 0 383
2019 325 18 9 8 0 0 11 0 371
2020 319 22 9 3 0 0 13 0 366
2021 293 17 9 4 0 0 19 0 342
2022 295 22 9 7 0 0 19 0 352
2023 287 23 10 10 0 0 23 0 353
2024 291 24 14 13 0 0 21 0 363

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 Browning Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 n/a n/a n/a
1989 502 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 512 32.0 16.0 1.8
1991 487 n/a n/a n/a
1992 601 n/a n/a 3.5
1993 489 n/a 0.0 5.1
1994 482 18.5 26.1 2.5
1995 499 21.6 23.1 1.6
1996 499 21.6 23.1 1.6
1997 498 21.0 23.7 0.6
1998 547 24.0 22.8 1.3
1999 553 20.0 27.7 2
2000 443 22.5 19.7 3.4
2001 471 24.2 19.5 5.1
2002 503 26.4 19.1 5
2003 503 26.4 19.1 5
2004 486 27.6 17.6 5.3
2005 498 23.9 20.8 6.4
2006 487 24.4 20.0 11.1
2007 490 23.9 20.5 8
2008 416 22.7 18.3 7.7
2009 445 25.7 17.3 12.8
2010 430 24.1 17.7 16.3
2011 497 22.3 22.2 12.3
2012 484 22.9 21.1 15.7
2013 477 25.7 18.5 17.8
2014 430 22.9 18.7 22.1
2015 450 25.0 18.0 24.2
2016 425 25.0 17.0 24.9
2017 408 23.3 17.4 28.7
2018 383 23.7 16.1 35.5
2019 371 21.8 16.9 38.5
2020 366 25.9 14.0 41.8
2021 342 24.8 13.7 46.8
2022 352 23.8 14.7 46.3
2023 353 24.2 14.5 49.9
2024 363 23.9 15.1 57

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 Browning Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 n/a n/a n/a
1989 502 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 512 32.0 16.0 1.8
1991 487 n/a n/a n/a
1992 601 n/a n/a 3.5
1993 489 n/a 0.0 5.1
1994 482 18.5 26.1 2.5
1995 499 21.6 23.1 1.6
1996 499 21.6 23.1 1.6
1997 498 21.0 23.7 0.6
1998 547 24.0 22.8 1.3
1999 553 20.0 27.7 2
2000 443 22.5 19.7 3.4
2001 471 24.2 19.5 5.1
2002 503 26.4 19.1 5
2003 503 26.4 19.1 5
2004 486 27.6 17.6 5.3
2005 498 23.9 20.8 6.4
2006 487 24.4 20.0 11.1
2007 490 23.9 20.5 8
2008 416 22.7 18.3 7.7
2009 445 25.7 17.3 12.8
2010 430 24.1 17.7 16.3
2011 497 22.3 22.2 12.3
2012 484 22.9 21.1 15.7
2013 477 25.7 18.5 17.8
2014 430 22.9 18.7 22.1
2015 450 25.0 18.0 24.2
2016 425 25.0 17.0 24.9
2017 408 23.3 17.4 28.7
2018 383 23.7 16.1 35.5
2019 371 21.8 16.9 38.5
2020 366 25.9 14.0 41.8
2021 342 24.8 13.7 46.8
2022 352 23.8 14.7 46.3
2023 353 24.2 14.5 49.9
2024 363 23.9 15.1 57

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 Browning Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $443 (4.2%) $10,223 (95.8%) $10,667
2020 $453 (4.0%) $10,993 (96.0%) $11,446
2021 $1,020 (7.7%) $12,266 (92.3%) $13,287
2022 $1,736 (12.3%) $12,329 (87.7%) $14,065
2023 $1,261 (7.6%) $15,355 (92.4%) $16,617

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Browning 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 406th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 657th of 1470 Elementary schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Browning Elementary School)45.851.8
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)55.352.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Browning Elementary School)57.651.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)60.353
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Browning Elementary School)54.348.1
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)56.853
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Browning Elementary School)54.340.7
 13.6%
   4th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.142
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Browning Elementary School)50.830
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)58.255.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Browning Elementary School)42.924
 18.9%
   5th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.837.8
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Browning Elementary School)2710
 17%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Utica Community Schools)24.222
 2.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Browning Elementary School)5057.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)58.754.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Browning Elementary School)66.759.2
 7.5%
   6th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)52.241.2
 11%
   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 Students371353
 4.9%
African American1823
 27.8%
American Indian00
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White325287
 11.7%
Two or More Races1123
 109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%49.9%
 11.3%

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Browning Elementary School ranks 618th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Browning Elementary School are 80% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended Browning Elementary School.

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

Middle : Bemis Junior High School
High : Henry Ford II High School


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