Bronson JrSr High School

Summary:

Bronson JrSr High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Bronson, Michigan, with a student population of 544 and part of the Bronson Community School District, which is ranked 401 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (20.77%) compared to the state average of 8.2%, it has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 93.6% in 2019-2020 to 82.1% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average of 81.4%. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in its dropout rates, rising from 3.1% in 2019-2020 to 17.8% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average of 8.7%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 34.2% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average of 21.1%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mendon MiddleHigh School, which has higher graduation rates (92.1% vs. 82.1%), lower dropout rates (2.6% vs. 17.8%), and better academic performance on state assessments, Bronson JrSr High School's performance is generally below average. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is also significantly lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. These challenges may be partly attributed to the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 450 E Grant St
       Bronson, MI  49028-1524


(517) 369-3355

District: Bronson Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,801 Help


Feeder schools for Bronson JrSr High School:

Elementary:    Anderson Elementary School
    Ryan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
19.5%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Compare Details Bronson JrSr High School ranks worse than 65.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.48. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bronson JrSr High School ranks worse than 52.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bronson JrSr High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (19.5%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronson JrSr High School is 20.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronson JrSr High School is $11,801.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bronson JrSr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bronson JrSr High School 585th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bronson JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Bronson JrSr High School 390th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Bronson JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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Bronson Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bronson Community School District 401st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bronson JrSr High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.65 625th 806 22.5%
2007 41.73 599th 823 27.2%
2008 46.69 578th 839 31.1%
2009 50.26 561st 847 33.8%
2010 50.00 569th 851 33.1%
2011 59.05 447th 858 47.9%
2012 47.98 494th 900 45.1%
2013 47.26 510th 919 44.5%
2014 64.19 305th 921 66.9%
2015 63.24 310th 919 66.3%
2016 57.49 351st 894 60.7%
2017 40.25 449th 821 45.3%
2018 60.22 342nd 838 59.2%
2019 44.54 418th 792 47.2%
2021 32.42 456th 675 32.4%
2022 39.42 457th 776 41.1%
2023 20.75 686th 883 22.3%
2024 33.48 585th 897 34.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.84 157th 815 80.7%
2019 47.05 348th 672 48.2%
2021 45.39 263rd 523 49.7%
2022 50.50 307th 691 55.6%
2023 25.78 635th 825 23.0%
2024 31.56 580th 836 30.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.56 263rd 794 66.9%
2019 37.61 407th 658 38.1%
2021 28.38 399th 521 23.4%
2022 39.16 380th 657 42.2%
2023 17.93 651st 770 15.5%
2024 36.08 486th 771 37.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.77 350th 797 56.1%
2019 43.68 335th 639 47.6%
2021 42.58 279th 540 48.3%
2022 33.37 435th 658 33.9%
2023 17.85 645th 776 16.9%
2024 24.20 603rd 786 23.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.97 122nd 266 54.1%
2024 17.84 237th 257 7.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.33 331st 678 51.2%
2019 38.03 378th 624 39.4%
2021 29.88 406th 577 29.6%
2022 35.63 405th 638 36.5%
2023 15.48 613th 688 10.9%
2024 29.06 514th 701 26.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bronson JrSr High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.91 333rd 705 52.8%
2007 51.48 454th 767 40.8%
2008 57.08 407th 750 45.7%
2009 43.64 499th 754 33.8%
2010 50.27 471st 765 38.4%
2011 57.94 426th 784 45.7%
2012 61.68 327th 773 57.7%
2013 48.93 437th 805 45.7%
2014 57.52 360th 799 54.9%
2015 62.85 316th 832 62.0%
2016 36.75 516th 852 39.4%
2017 46.98 406th 835 51.4%
2018 76.06 174th 824 78.9%
2019 54.43 290th 666 56.5%
2021 26.87 432nd 561 23.0%
2022 48.93 299th 531 43.7%
2023 41.39 420th 735 42.9%
2024 43.91 390th 743 47.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.40 124th 755 83.6%
2019 45.53 296th 532 44.4%
2021 34.40 290th 417 30.5%
2022 56.50 175th 369 52.6%
2023 51.26 273rd 614 55.5%
2024 47.55 306th 654 53.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.05 233rd 710 67.2%
2019 47.13 291st 554 47.5%
2021 32.30 330th 462 28.6%
2022 31.16 339th 416 18.5%
2023 61.69 202nd 611 66.9%
2024 29.23 433rd 619 30.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.33 115th 707 83.7%
2019 51.00 266th 543 51.0%
2021 16.08 416th 472 11.9%
2022 52.52 220th 440 50.0%
2023 20.19 503rd 611 17.7%
2024 48.34 297th 633 53.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.72 39th 201 80.6%
2024 43.66 107th 195 45.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Bronson JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.58 203rd 708 71.3%
2019 59.35 228th 582 60.8%
2021 24.42 410th 516 20.5%
2022 49.28 250th 492 49.2%
2023 41.41 370th 647 42.8%
2024 32.46 433rd 638 32.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bronson JrSr High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 587 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a -8 582
1989 603 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a -10 598
1990 599 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a -1 604
1991 569 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 602 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1993 612 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1994 651 6 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1995 658 6 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1996 658 6 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1997 695 10 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1998 713 11 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1999 702 8 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2000 678 4 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2001 658 3 6 31 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2002 702 4 3 39 4 n/a n/a 0 752
2003 702 4 3 39 4 n/a n/a 0 752
2004 617 3 3 42 3 n/a n/a 0 668
2005 610 1 1 49 3 n/a n/a 0 664
2006 568 6 4 62 4 n/a n/a 0 644
2007 571 5 7 61 3 n/a n/a 0 647
2008 561 5 6 60 3 n/a n/a 3 638
2009 544 12 6 66 1 n/a n/a 7 636
2010 510 9 4 79 1 n/a n/a 8 611
2011 462 8 8 88 0 0 5 0 571
2012 433 4 3 83 0 0 3 0 526
2013 382 5 3 85 1 0 5 0 481
2014 436 3 1 105 1 0 9 0 555
2015 418 4 2 101 2 0 6 0 533
2016 416 5 2 99 1 0 7 0 530
2017 437 5 4 105 1 0 8 0 560
2018 428 4 3 113 1 0 10 0 559
2019 438 3 8 103 1 0 9 0 562
2020 461 1 5 102 1 0 9 0 579
2021 451 1 5 102 1 0 7 0 567
2022 422 1 3 111 0 0 8 0 545
2023 419 0 6 113 0 0 6 0 544
2024 414 0 2 102 0 0 5 0 523

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bronson JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 n/a n/a n/a
1989 598 n/a n/a 10.4
1990 604 36.0 16.7 11.9
1991 576 n/a n/a n/a
1992 615 n/a n/a 17.6
1993 624 n/a 0.0 16.2
1994 668 29.2 22.9 18.1
1995 676 32.5 20.8 12.4
1996 676 32.5 20.8 12.4
1997 720 33.0 21.8 17.1
1998 755 36.0 21.0 17.7
1999 738 36.0 20.5 20.7
2000 709 36.5 19.4 24
2001 699 36.5 19.2 24.6
2002 752 34.6 21.7 27.1
2003 752 34.6 21.7 27.1
2004 668 34.6 19.3 33.5
2005 664 34.6 19.2 40.1
2006 644 32.6 19.8 43.6
2007 647 29.5 21.9 50.4
2008 638 28.5 22.4 48.2
2009 636 28.5 22.3 51.8
2010 611 30.8 19.8 57
2011 571 28.8 19.8 53.2
2012 526 26.8 19.6 55.9
2013 481 24.6 19.5 52.4
2014 555 25.3 21.8 56.4
2015 533 24.0 22.2 49.5
2016 530 23.0 23.0 50.9
2017 560 24.3 23.0 50.2
2018 559 26.3 21.2 54.7
2019 562 24.9 22.5 52.8
2020 579 25.4 22.7 54.7
2021 567 25.3 22.3 57.1
2022 545 25.0 21.8 59.8
2023 544 25.0 21.7 50
2024 523 25.0 20.9 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bronson JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 n/a n/a n/a
1989 598 n/a n/a 10.4
1990 604 36.0 16.7 11.9
1991 576 n/a n/a n/a
1992 615 n/a n/a 17.6
1993 624 n/a 0.0 16.2
1994 668 29.2 22.9 18.1
1995 676 32.5 20.8 12.4
1996 676 32.5 20.8 12.4
1997 720 33.0 21.8 17.1
1998 755 36.0 21.0 17.7
1999 738 36.0 20.5 20.7
2000 709 36.5 19.4 24
2001 699 36.5 19.2 24.6
2002 752 34.6 21.7 27.1
2003 752 34.6 21.7 27.1
2004 668 34.6 19.3 33.5
2005 664 34.6 19.2 40.1
2006 644 32.6 19.8 43.6
2007 647 29.5 21.9 50.4
2008 638 28.5 22.4 48.2
2009 636 28.5 22.3 51.8
2010 611 30.8 19.8 57
2011 571 28.8 19.8 53.2
2012 526 26.8 19.6 55.9
2013 481 24.6 19.5 52.4
2014 555 25.3 21.8 56.4
2015 533 24.0 22.2 49.5
2016 530 23.0 23.0 50.9
2017 560 24.3 23.0 50.2
2018 559 26.3 21.2 54.7
2019 562 24.9 22.5 52.8
2020 579 25.4 22.7 54.7
2021 567 25.3 22.3 57.1
2022 545 25.0 21.8 59.8
2023 544 25.0 21.7 50
2024 523 25.0 20.9 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bronson JrSr High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $674 (7.7%) $8,076 (92.3%) $8,750
2020 $660 (7.4%) $8,312 (92.6%) $8,972
2021 $1,058 (11.2%) $8,429 (88.8%) $9,487
2022 $819 (7.9%) $9,588 (92.1%) $10,406
2023 $1,164 (9.9%) $10,637 (90.1%) $11,801

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bronson JrSr High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 418th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 686th of 883 Middle schools
 24.9%
Ranks 290th of 666 High schoolsRanks 420th of 735 High schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson JrSr High School)33.712.2
 21.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Community School District)33.712.2
 21.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Bronson JrSr High School)34.88.5
 26.3%
   6th Grade Math (Bronson Community School District)34.88.5
 26.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson JrSr High School)31.826
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Community School District)31.826
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bronson JrSr High School)34.118.2
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Bronson Community School District)34.118.2
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bronson JrSr High School)21.312
 9.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bronson Community School District)21.312
 9.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson JrSr High School)64.237.5
 26.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Community School District)64.237.5
 26.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bronson JrSr High School)43.223.6
 19.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Community School District)43.223.6
 19.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Bronson JrSr High School)5535.2
 19.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Bronson Community School District)5535.2
 19.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Bronson JrSr High School)48.343.7
 4.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Bronson Community School District)48.343.7
 4.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bronson JrSr High School)33.325.4
 7.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Community School District)33.325.4
 7.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562544
 3.2%
African American30
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic103113
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White438419
 4.3%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.8%50%
 2.8%


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Students at Bronson JrSr High School are 79% White, 20% Hispanic.

Bronson JrSr High School ranks 390th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Bronson JrSr High School.

Bronson JrSr High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anderson Elementary School
Elementary : Ryan Elementary School


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