Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brownell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Brownell School?
276 students attend Brownell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Brownell School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownell School?
Brownell School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brownell School offer ?
Brownell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brownell School part of?
Brownell School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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