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Brookside Elementary School

210 Escott St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Brookside Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Brookside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1337 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brookside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Brookside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brookside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Brookside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #1337 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Morley Stanwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
417 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Brookside Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Big Rapids School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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