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Brooks Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 327 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted April 5, 2013

Brooks is a wonderful educational experience for my children. I enjoy walking in and the office staff knowing my name, my child's name, and where my child belongs. The teaching and administrative staff is also wonderful and personal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2011

We love this small and family type environment. This is a school where all the teachers know the students and the students know all the teachers. The staff is up to date on the technology and does a great job preparing the students for the current and upcoming year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2011

We were new to the area and chose Brooks as our 'School of Choice' - we couldn't be happier with the decision. Our 1st grader had the most wonderful experience with a caring, nurturing environment that helped him to thrive in his reading, math and writing. When researching the area schools, Brooks came highly recommended. JUST meeting with the principal put our minds at ease and made our anticipation for a great year grow. Brooks is a smaller school with a community feel - just part of the charm. This means that the staff KNOWS each child by name...not something you see very often. I highly recommend that you check out Brooks for your child(ren).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2011

My daughter has ended her Kindergarten year knowing how to read, write and do math! I am very happy with academic achievements this year! The garden program they have started is amazing as well, my daughter loved helping with it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2011

Brooks Elementary is such a wonderful School! We live in Waterford, and I drive our Girls every morning to brooks, and next year I will be driving my oldest to White Lake middle school! Our 3 School age girls have been attending brooks since Kindergarten, and this Small but mighty school has the most compationate teachers and staff, that our family has grown to love so much! The principal and every teacher knows every child by name, every parent, every sibling so dear that you feel like you are part of their own family! When my youngest whois 4 now is ready for schoool, i hope and pray that I can enroll her into Brooks so she can be a part of what they have grown to love and cherish about their school. reccmend this school all the time. My children love this school, and i would never have them go anywhere else outside of huronvalley distict!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2011

I could not be more excited about the experience my son (and daughter next year) will have at Brooks. Mr. Steve Chisik has created an environment that promotes enrichment for EVERY child in both academic and citizenship areas. He had created a culture that clearly promotes the children's development as the number one priority, and had done so with ensuring the parents are part of the Brooks Family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2010

Teachers & Staff are very caring. My kids enjoying to go to school says it all!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

This school is so involved in current IT trends. One on one and group teaching. Office staff knows your name when you walk in. Very safe, teaching, loving and caring environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2010

I raised 3 sons in the Huron Valley district but none of the schools I've experienced have come even close to Brooks where my grandson is attending. Two of my sons had special school needs and my grandson has inherited some of them. The program at Brooks has kept his self esteem high and the help he receives is working well!


Posted March 17, 2010

My child started school this year and I have to say that the staff have made the experience comforting. They empathized with my first experience trusting others with my child and in return have earned my trust. Steve Chisik stood by his word with keeping open communication and an open door. I am confident as mine and my son's experience at Brooks continues I will be rating the school five out of five stars. I would recommend the school to anyone who is looking for school that is involved and vested in the kids future. I love that it is a smaller school and each child seems to have esposure to each of the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2010

My family and I love Brooks. Great staff and great families at brooks. Can't wait for my youngest to go there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2009

I would not want my children going anywhere else! If there is a perfect school, Brooks Elementary School is it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2009

This school is great because of all the fine students who have been taught by the excellent teachin staff and off staff.


Posted October 21, 2009

I love the family feel. Everyone knows everyone and the staff geniunely cares for the students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

Dedicated staff, innovative teaching techniques, every child counts, enrichment opportunities, high quality of teachers that go beyond just teaching and care how the children do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

I love Brooks Elementary School because it is a small, very friendly (staff & students), and academically enriched environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

The teachers are very supportive and treat each student as an individual not a number.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

We have the greatest & most caring teachers!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 19, 2009

I love the way my child has improved these last two years while attending Brooks because of the hard work and dedication from the staff and teachers! They all make you feel warm and safe to have your child with them all day! Thanks Brooks.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2009

The staff is awesome! We are a small but mighty school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
84%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

46 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
52%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
59%

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

43 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
91%

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 71%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 9:02
School end time
  • 3:59
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Steven Chisik
Fax number
  • (248) 676-8460

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Parent involvement
  • Parents volunteer in fundraising, lead clubs, run building incentives, they providing staff with assistance and resources, and participate in classroom activities.
More from this school
  • Our parents are focused on what really matters - the students. They are informed and are active in district issues that impact all of our students. Many parents are becoming more involved in assisting the staff in accomplishing all academic and social based goals. It is a great community that is focused on providing a memprable and enjoyable experience to the students, as well as to each other.
School leaders can update this information here.

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1000 Hill Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
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Phone: (248) 684-8050

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