Bronson’s public schools score below 51% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 38% of Bronson’s students scored proficient, below the Michigan average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bronson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bronson’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan (the state reports Bronson’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,039 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary and one middle school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Ryan Elementary School, then Bronson JrSr High School. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Mary's Assumption School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bronson’s grade
B−: better than 49% of Michigan school districts. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bronson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Bronson
Anderson Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 216 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Bronson
Anderson Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 216 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Bronson
Anderson Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 216 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Bronson
Ryan Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 217 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Bronson
Ryan Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 217 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Bronson
Ryan Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 217 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Bronson
Bronson JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 530 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Bronson
Bronson JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 530 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Bronson
Bronson JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 530 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Bronson
Bronson JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 530 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Bronson
Bronson JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 530 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Bronson
Bronson JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 530 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Bronson
Bronson JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 530 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Bronson’s public schools are run by Bronson Community School District, which also serves Batavia, Bethel, Bronson and Gilead and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Bronson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Bronson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson | B− | Bronson |
Every school in Bronson
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bronson’s schools
Are Bronson’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bronson children attend score below 51% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bronson in?
Bronson Community School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 963 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
What is Bronson’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Bronson Community School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Bronson spend per student?
$15,039 in Bronson Community School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Bronson?
Yes: St. Mary's Assumption School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 97 students).
Parents talk
What Bronson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bronson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.