Very Good
#505 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Ojibwe Charter School
School · Ojibwe Charter School · Brimley, MI
A charter school in Brimley, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11507 WEST INDUSTRIAL DR, Brimley, MI 49715
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 33% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ojibwe Charter School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ojibwe Charter 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low66/100K
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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
$62,045
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$585/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimley Area SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 451 | 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.
Ojibwe Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,306NCES 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.
Ojibwe Charter School is listed in Ojibwe Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ojibwe Charter School
Ojibwe Charter School is a public school in Brimley, MI, part of Ojibwe Charter School, serving approximately 137 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ojibwe Charter School
What grades does Ojibwe Charter School serve?
Ojibwe Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Ojibwe Charter School?
Ojibwe Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ojibwe Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ojibwe Charter School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ojibwe Charter School rank in MI?
Ojibwe Charter School ranks #505 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ojibwe Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ojibwe Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Ojibwe Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ojibwe Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ojibwe Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Ojibwe Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ojibwe Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ojibwe Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ojibwe Charter School?
83.2% of students at Ojibwe Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (906) 248-2530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49715)
- 3,222
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 49715; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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