Lawton-Bronson Community School District

The Lawton-Bronson Community School District in Iowa is home to two exceptional schools: Bronson Elementary School and Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top schools in the state, with Bronson Elementary School in the top 25 elementary schools and Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School in the top 30 high schools for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, respectively.

Bronson Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. The school's test scores significantly outperform the state average, with 83-92% of students scoring proficient or better in ELA and 76-95% in Math. Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School also demonstrates exceptional performance, with 86-97% of students scoring proficient or better in ELA, 72-87% in Math, and 74-82% in Science.

Both schools serve relatively affluent student populations, with low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 22.7% for Bronson Elementary School and 24.23% for Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School. The higher spending per student at the high school level, $15,496 compared to $11,638 at the elementary school, may indicate a greater investment in resources and programs for the older students. Overall, the Lawton-Bronson Community School District is home to two outstanding educational institutions that consistently deliver high-quality education and academic outcomes for their students.