Excellent
#61 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
Brown Elementary School
Elementary School · Byron Center Public Schools · Byron Center, MI
A Byron Center Public Schools elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8064 BYRON CENTER AVE SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
- Math 95% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 89% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brown Elementary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 92% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 92% (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
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Brown 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,358
Median home value
$357,600
Median rent
$1,297/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49315; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Center Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Byron Center Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Adams Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Byron Center Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brown Elementary School is listed in Byron Center Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brown Elementary School
Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Byron Center, MI, part of Byron Center Public Schools, serving approximately 600 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brown Elementary School
What grades does Brown Elementary School serve?
Brown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brown Elementary School rank in MI?
Brown Elementary School ranks #61 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Brown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Brown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown Elementary School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brown Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Brown 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (616) 878-6200
- Area population (ZIP 49315)
- 26,123
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 49315; 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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