Brandywine Community Schools

The Brandywine Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges.

Among the standout schools in the district, Brandywine Senior High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.2% and strong performance on SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing assessments. In contrast, the district's virtual high school, Brandywine Innovation Academy, has a much lower 30.5% graduation rate and a high 36.1% dropout rate. This stark contrast between the traditional and virtual high schools suggests the need for further investigation into the factors driving these differences.

At the elementary level, Brandywine Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in some 3rd-6th grade M-Step English Language Arts and Math assessments, while the performance of Merritt Elementary School is not provided, making it difficult to assess the overall performance of the elementary schools. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern across the district, ranging from 16.1% to 69.4%, which could be a significant factor impacting student achievement.