Summary:
In zip code 32621, there is one elementary school, Bronson Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 with 586 students in the Levy district, a rural area with a high rate of economic disadvantage.
Bronson Elementary School is in a sharp decline, dropping from the 46th percentile in state rankings in 2023-2024 to the 11th percentile in 2025-2026, a 35-point drop that has reduced its rating from two stars to one star. The school's test scores are below state averages in every subject and grade, with the largest gaps in 3rd Grade Math (41% vs. 66% state) and 5th Grade Science (42% vs. 60% state). A year-over-year comparison shows a dramatic collapse, such as 4th Grade Math falling from 59% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 40% in 2025-2026. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern at 35.0%, higher than both the district (31.9%) and state (31.4%) averages, which likely contributes to the low academic performance. The school spends $11,663 per student, a significant amount that is not translating into strong outcomes, raising questions about resource effectiveness.
Despite the overall trend, there was a glimmer of hope in 2024-2025 when 4th Grade Math (59%) and 4th Grade English Language Arts (58%) exceeded the district average, suggesting that specific grade levels or teachers were highly effective. However, this strength did not persist, as those same subjects dropped sharply the following year. With 66.38% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school faces significant economic challenges. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate could be the most impactful intervention, as it directly affects learning continuity and test scores. The rapid decline and year-over-year test score collapse warrant immediate attention from school and district leadership to reverse the trend.
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