B+
Above Average
84/100

Brimley Area School

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 7134 S M 221, Brimley, MI 49715
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 48% · Math 33% proficient · 57th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
451
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%57/100reading 53rd percentile, math 62nd percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (+2 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−3 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+22 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -2 pts, math +6 pts63rd percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native42%22%reading +8 pts, math -2 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts52nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7134 S M 221
City Brimley
ZIP Code 49715
District 2606900
NCES School ID 260690004291
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49715

Understanding the community around Brimley Area School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,760
Per Capita Income $32,075
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%
High School or Higher 93.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,200
Median Rent $663
Owner-Occupied 86.6%
Renter-Occupied 13.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Brimley Area School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 51.9%
White 44.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 451
Teachers (FTE) 35.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Brimley Area School?
Brimley Area School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Brimley Area School?
Brimley Area School has 451 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Brimley Area School serve?
Brimley Area School serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Brimley Area School receive per student?
Brimley Area School receives $17,012 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Brimley Area School in 49715 ▼
Avg Home Value
$238,143
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+18.4%
% Renters
13.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026