Bronson Community School District

501 E Chicago St
Bronson, MI 49028-1388
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 946 students in Bronson Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bronson Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
946 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bronson Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#501 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
35%
38%
45%
31%
38%
82%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
19%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
80%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,848 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,603
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,848
$17,693

Best Bronson Community School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
461 Rudd St
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3254
Gr: 3-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bronson Jrsr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 E Grant St
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3355
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
335 E Corey St
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3234
Gr: K-2 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bronson Community School District?
Bronson Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 946 students.
What is the rank of Bronson Community School District?
Bronson Community School District is ranked #528 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bronson Community School District?
80% of Bronson Community School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bronson Community School District?
Bronson Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bronson Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,848 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 946 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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