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Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue vs. Brookside Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Brookside Elementary School
2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue 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 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
661 students
241 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brookside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brookside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2434 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2950 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brookside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brookside Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
123
43
Grade 1 Students
117
49
Grade 2 Students
96
38
Grade 3 Students
89
45
Grade 4 Students
82
32
Grade 5 Students
77
34
Grade 6 Students
77
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
84%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brookside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brookside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brookside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brookside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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