Summary:
Zip code 32621, located in Bronson, Florida, is home to a single high school, Bronson Middle/High School, which serves grades 6 through 12 with a total enrollment of 537 students as part of the Levy County school district.
Bronson Middle/High School presents a mixed picture of performance. On the positive side, the school boasts an exceptionally high graduation rate of 98.2%, well above the state average of 92.2%. It also shows notable strength in Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with a 63% proficiency rate that consistently outperforms the district average. However, the school faces significant academic challenges, particularly in 8th-grade math, where only 23% of students are proficient compared to 61% statewide. The school's state ranking has fluctuated, currently sitting at 537 out of 838 schools (36th percentile) with a 2-star rating. A majority of students (56.42%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high economic need, and the school spends $11,145 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.
Key takeaways for parents include a notable paradox: the school excels at getting students to graduate but struggles with grade-level academic proficiency in core subjects like math. The chronic absenteeism rate of 30.5% is a significant concern, as nearly one in three students misses substantial instructional time, likely contributing to lower test scores. The school shows a dramatic "middle school dip" in math, with proficiency dropping from near state averages in 6th and 7th grades to far below in 8th grade. While Bronson Middle/High School has clear strengths in Biology and graduation support, addressing math proficiency and absenteeism would be critical areas for improvement.
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