Brookside Elementary School in Big Rapids, MI

Brookside Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

210 Escott St, Big Rapids, MI

Big Rapids Public Schools

342 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Kara Schafer

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
42%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

678:1

Student Diversity

Female

53.5%

Male

46.5%

White

84.9%

Two or more races

9.6%

Black

2.4%

Hispanic

2.4%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

10/7/2015

The teachers are excellent and make sure your child/children are reaching their potential. They javelin the best support system in place I have ever seen to reach those kids that are having problems in reading and math. I love this school!

5.0 teacher

2/8/2015

Brookside Elementary has a caring environment from the principal to the custodian. Academics are stressed, but so is having fun while learning. Everyone on the staff works so well together that it makes going to school something I look forward to everyday! Communication plays a key role in why our s...

5.0 parent

10/17/2013

My school is amazing. The atmosphere is great for learning and the teachers and parents get along well.

5.0 parent

4/23/2008

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Mecosta-Osceola Education Center

Pre-K to 12th
Public

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Public

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9th to 12th
Public

C-

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Michigan Mecosta County Big Rapids 49307

Brookside Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Big Rapids, MI, in the Big Rapids neighborhood, and is served by the Big Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 342 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Brookside Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $251,790. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mecosta-Osceola Education Center, Big Rapids High School, Big Rapids Virtual School, and more. Learn more about what Big Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brookside Elementary School.

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