Summary:
Bridgman Public Schools is served by a single elementary school, Bridgman Elementary School, which enrolls 309 students in grades PK through 4 in the Bridgman, Michigan area. This school is a standout performer, earning a 5-star rating from its district and consistently ranking in the top 10% of elementary schools statewide over the past three years, including a 96th percentile ranking in 2023-2024.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Bridgman Elementary School delivers exceptional academic results despite serving a diverse student population where 45.31% of students are economically disadvantaged. The school significantly outperforms state averages in both English Language Arts and Math, with proficiency rates often 25-35 percentage points higher. For example, in 2025-2026, 4th-grade ELA proficiency reached 77.6% and Math reached 74.1%, compared to state averages that are roughly half that. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $19,255 per pupil and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, which likely supports individualized instruction and contributes to these strong outcomes.
One area of note is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 20.2%—higher than the district average of 17.4% but still below the state average of 27.9%. This means about 1 in 5 students miss significant school time, which could be a future risk factor. Additionally, there is a year-over-year performance shift: in 2024-2025, 3rd graders outperformed 4th graders, but in 2025-2026, the trend reversed, with 4th graders scoring much higher in both subjects. This suggests a particularly strong cohort moving up, or that the current 3rd-grade class may need additional support. Overall, Bridgman Public Schools benefits from a highly effective elementary school that turns resource investment into top-tier academic success.
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