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#1431 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 45% in state

Bronson Jrsr High School

High School · Bronson Community School District · Bronson, MI

A Bronson Community School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

450 EAST GRANT ST, Bronson, MI 49028

  • Math 29% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 39% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$13,132
Chronic Absenteeism39.8%

Students at Bronson Jrsr High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bronson Jrsr High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,025/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bronson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,639

Median home value

$129,300

Median rent

$880/mo

College educated

13.6%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bronson Community School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bronson Jrsr High School is listed in Bronson Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronson Jrsr High School

Bronson Jrsr High School is a public high school in Bronson, MI, part of Bronson Community School District, serving approximately 523 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronson Jrsr High School

What grades does Bronson Jrsr High School serve?

Bronson Jrsr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronson Jrsr High School?

Bronson Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronson Jrsr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronson Jrsr High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronson Jrsr High School rank in MI?

Bronson Jrsr High School ranks #1,431 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Bronson Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronson Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bronson Jrsr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronson Jrsr High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bronson Jrsr High School a charter school?

No, Bronson Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronson Jrsr High School a Title I school?

No, Bronson Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronson Jrsr High School?

58.5% of students at Bronson Jrsr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
523
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Branch County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 49028)
5,969
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
38.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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