Brethren Middle School

Brethren Middle School is a public middle school located in Brethren, Michigan, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 81 students. The school is part of the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District, which is ranked 400 out of 613 school districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Brethren Middle School's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 7th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (11.9%) and Math (14.3%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 39.2% and 33.3%, respectively. However, the school's performance on M-Step Science and Social Studies tests for 8th-grade students is closer to the state averages. Additionally, Brethren Middle School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.5% to 38.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite these challenges, Brethren Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 15.3 students per teacher, which may be a positive factor in supporting student learning. The school's per-student spending has also been higher than the state average, suggesting a potential investment in resources. While the school's performance has been inconsistent, its potential strengths in Science and Social Studies could be areas to build upon in efforts to improve overall academic achievement.