Brethren Middle School

Brethren Middle School is a public middle school in Brethren, MI, part of the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. The school serves approximately 81 students in grades 7th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 92.1th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 28% proficiency in math, 6 points below the state average and 48% in reading/language arts, 0 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,118, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 81 students, Brethren Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Brethren Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.