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#1710 of 3,192 schools in MI
Brookside Learning Center
School · Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District · Cassopolis, MI
A Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
61662 DAILEY RD, Cassopolis, MI 49031
- Math 41% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookside Learning Center score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 33 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Brookside Learning Center 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cassopolis), 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
$70,369
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pointe CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | Not available | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $163,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Brookside Learning Center is listed in Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookside Learning Center
Brookside Learning Center is a public school in Cassopolis, MI, part of Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,710 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookside Learning Center
What grades does Brookside Learning Center serve?
Brookside Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Brookside Learning Center?
Brookside Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Learning Center is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookside Learning Center rank in MI?
Brookside Learning Center ranks #1,710 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Brookside Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookside Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookside Learning Center has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brookside Learning Center a charter school?
No, Brookside Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookside Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Brookside Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookside Learning Center?
78.8% of students at Brookside Learning Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.1%
- Phone
- (269) 445-6260
- Area population (ZIP 49031)
- 8,320
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 49031; 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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