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Brown City Elementary School

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Brown City Elementary School ranks 614 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

614^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Brown City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 367 students in grades PK-6 in Brown City, Michigan, which is part of the Brown City Community Schools district.

The school faces some challenges, including a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 19.4% in 2022-2023 to 29.5% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing better than the state average, while others lag behind. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.12% to 68.27% over the past three years, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

However, Brown City Elementary stands out in its support for low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, with a significantly higher ranking for this subgroup compared to its overall ranking. When comparing the school to nearby schools, its performance is generally on par with or slightly below its peers, with the exception of Yale Elementary, which consistently outperforms Brown City and the state in various subjects. By examining the practices and strategies of the top-performing schools in the area, Brown City Elementary may be able to identify ways to boost overall student achievement and better serve its diverse student population.

362

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,291

Per pupil spending ?

62.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4290 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416-7718

(810) 346-4700

District: Brown City Community Schools

Students who attend Brown City Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Brown City High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 19th percentile in 2021 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 59th (2025) from a 19th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Michigan median (59th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Michigan avg38%

614^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

250^th of 613Brown City Community Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	56.8	614 of 1488	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	607 of 1486	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.4	672 of 1470	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.2	703 of 1344	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.6	933 of 1153	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.7	814 of 1408	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.8	668 of 1448	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.0	492 of 1466	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.5	474 of 1548	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.2	480 of 1580	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.6	625 of 1533	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.4	529 of 1563	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.6	680 of 1566	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.6	866 of 1552	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.2	718 of 1552	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.4	679 of 1589	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.1	495 of 1577	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.4	497 of 1565	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.1	338 of 1545	78.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	55.1	551 of 1338	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	551 of 1342	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.7	690 of 1321	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.2	640 of 1106	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.9	744 of 902	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.2	738 of 1171	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.3	658 of 1443	54.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	65.2	377 of 1346	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	60.4	460 of 1381	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.2	581 of 1350	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.8	540 of 1099	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	27.1	600 of 749	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.6	576 of 1134	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.1	521 of 1397	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	49.6	661 of 1366	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.2	648 of 1347	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.7	604 of 1334	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.6	617 of 1139	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.1	646 of 915	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.2	728 of 1196	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.8	706 of 1446	51.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	45.6	658 of 1206	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.8	674 of 1204	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.6	727 of 1198	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.5	737 of 1102	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	15.1	912 of 1005	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	32.7	788 of 1128	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.7	713 of 1253	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2014	65.3	289 of 921	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	93.2	40 of 919	95.6%	★★★★★
2012	76.4	173 of 900	80.8%	★★★★☆
2011	54.1	512 of 858	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	77.5	157 of 851	81.6%	★★★★☆
2009	77.9	144 of 847	83.0%	★★★★☆
2008	70.4	267 of 839	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	85.0	53 of 823	93.6%	★★★★★
2006	80.7	110 of 806	86.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+13 vs school

Female (2025)59th percentile~ school

Male (2025)52nd percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)45th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Math45%+8 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Science37%-3 vs state

Social Studies37%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)				M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brown City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4290 2nd St	Brown City	48416	Sanilac County	Brown City Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 346-4700	362	23	15.9	62.2%	326 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	56.8	614^th of 1488 public elementary schools	58.7%		56.5	607^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.2%	7	29.5	51.1	43.5	36.7	63.6	62.2	23.9	32.7	37.0	37.0	$15,291	$2,080	$13,211
Marlette Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6230 Euclid St	Marlette	48453	Sanilac County	Marlette Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 635-4925	328	18	18.0	59.1%	276 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.5%)	51.7	693^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	53.4%		53.5	657^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.8%	36	40.7	39.3	39.6		64.4	39.3	30.2		45.3	20.8	$13,884	$2,711	$11,173
Peck Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	222 E Lapeer St	Peck	48466	Sanilac County	Peck Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 378-5200	174	13	13.3	70.1%	166 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	48.8	739^th of 1488 public elementary schools	50.3%		34.4	944^th of 1486 public elementary schools	36.5%	205	33.3	32.4	69.2		38.1	13.5	42.3		50.0	34.6	$15,562	$3,321	$12,241
North Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4055 Elm Creek Rd	North Branch	48461	Lapeer County	North Branch Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 688-3041	964	56	17.1	42.9%	888 (92.1%)	10 (1.0%)	39 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.4%)	79.1	284^th of 1488 public elementary schools	80.9%		82.7	220^th of 1486 public elementary schools	85.2%	64	48.2	59.6			56.6	62.4					$12,373	$1,076	$11,297
Yale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 School Dr	Yale	48097	St. Clair County	Yale Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 387-3231	329	21	15.7	45.3%	314 (95.4%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	89.1	135^th of 1488 public elementary schools	90.9%		82.1	228^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.7%	93	52.5	73.8	71.7		57.6	64.6	63.0		73.9	56.5	$13,506	$1,255	$12,251
Capac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 W Kempf Ct	Capac	48014	St. Clair County	Capac Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 395-3636	326	19	17.1	52.5%	277 (85.0%)	2 (0.6%)	41 (12.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	30.9	1000^th of 1488 public elementary schools	32.8%		40.2	842^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	43.3%	158	34.8	30.6	31.4	25.0	34.8	30.6	17.1	22.5	40.0	8.6	$00	$00	$00
Weston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	275 Weston St	Imlay City	48444	Lapeer County	Imlay City Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 724-9812	389	27	14.6	62.5%	264 (67.9%)	5 (1.3%)	107 (27.5%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)											$15,821	$2,612	$13,210
Borland Elementary School	Public	3-5	500 W Borland Rd	Imlay City	48444	Lapeer County	Imlay City Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 724-9813	396	20	20.2	58.8%	282 (71.2%)	3 (0.8%)	104 (26.3%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	49.4	731^st of 1488 public elementary schools	50.9%		47.8	734^th of 1486 public elementary schools	50.6%	3	44.2	45.8	43.7		51.9	44.7	22.1		32.4	24.3	$14,178	$2,297	$11,882
Sandusky Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	395 S Sandusky Rd	Sandusky	48471	Sanilac County	Sandusky Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 648-2488	471	30	15.4	53.9%	435 (92.4%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	53.6	667^th of 1488 public elementary schools	55.2%		57	596^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.9%	71	55.8	53.3	38.5	54.8	57.1	46.7	24.7	32.8	28.0	11.7	$15,827	$2,657	$13,170
Kingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3644 Ross St	Kingston	48741	Tuscola County	Kingston Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 683-2284	319	17	19.0	58.6%	303 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	63	523^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	64.9%		55.2	629^th of 1486 public elementary schools	57.7%	106	46.3	49.0	47.1	45.7	58.5	54.9	29.4	34.8	47.1	23.5	$14,920	$1,946	$12,973

Frequently Asked Questions about Brown City Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Brown City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Brown City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Brown City High School

How many students attend Brown City Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 362 students attended Brown City Elementary School.

Is Brown City Elementary School a good school?

Brown City Elementary School ranks 614^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Brown City Elementary School?

Students at Brown City Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Brown City Elementary School in?

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