Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brookside Learning Center 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookside Learning Center's student population of 64 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Brookside Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Learning Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1781 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Learning Center's ranking?
Brookside Learning Center is ranked #1781 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brookside Learning Center?
64 students attend Brookside Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Brookside Learning Center students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside Learning Center?
Brookside Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brookside Learning Center offer ?
Brookside Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookside Learning Center part of?
Brookside Learning Center is part of Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District.
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