For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 514 students in Kaleva Norman Dickson 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 Kaleva Norman Dickson School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
514 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#576 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
75%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,160 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,704 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,160
$22,572
Spending / Student
$18,704
$21,839
Best Kaleva Norman Dickson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brethren Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 N High Bridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: 7-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Brethren High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 N High Bridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Knd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Highbridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District manages 3 public schools serving 514 students.
What is the rank of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District is ranked #571 out of 844 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 Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
88% of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District?
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kaleva Norman Dickson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,704 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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