D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Brandywine Elementary School

📚 03 – 06 🏫 School
📍 2428 S 13TH ST, Niles, MI 49120
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C
Students gain 0.65 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
Resources
B
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

49
Repit Score
out of 100
376
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 0.65 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 4th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% 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 −3 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 proficiency33% (−13 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−5 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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
White34%31%reading -22 pts, math -14 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -27 pts, math -15 pts2nd percentile (list)
Multiracial35%55%reading -11 pts, math +21 pts61st percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -11 pts, math -1 pts28th 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 2428 S 13TH ST
City Niles
ZIP Code 49120
District 2606600
NCES School ID 260660004261
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49120

Understanding the community around Brandywine Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,450
Per Capita Income $33,915
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%
High School or Higher 91.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $151,300
Median Rent $882
Owner-Occupied 78.6%
Renter-Occupied 21.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Brandywine Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.0%
Two or More Races 8.0%
Hispanic/Latino 4.8%
Black 2.1%
American Indian 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 376
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has 376 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Brandywine Elementary School serve?
Brandywine Elementary School serves grades 03 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Brandywine Elementary School receive per student?
Brandywine Elementary School receives $12,388 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Brandywine Elementary School in 49120 ▼
Avg Home Value
$217,121
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,094
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
21.4%

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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