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#2167 of 3,192 schools in MI
Brookside Elementary School
Elementary School · Big Rapids Public Schools · Big Rapids, MI
A Big Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
210 ESCOTT ST, Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Math 41% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookside Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,803
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Charter Academy K5Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| St Peters Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Riverview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Big Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookside Elementary School is listed in Big Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside Elementary School
Brookside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Big Rapids, MI, part of Big Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,167 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside Elementary School
What grades does Brookside Elementary School serve?
Brookside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside Elementary School rank in MI?
Brookside Elementary School ranks #2,167 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Brookside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brookside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brookside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brookside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brookside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Brookside Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mecosta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (231) 796-8323
- Area population (ZIP 49307)
- 18,063
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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