Summary:
The 49028 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Ryan Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School) and 1 high school (Bronson Jr-Sr High School) - all part of the Bronson Community School District. While the high school has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, the overall academic performance across the schools remains a concern, with test scores generally below state averages, particularly in math and science.
Bronson Jr-Sr High School has made progress, moving from 420th out of 735 Michigan high schools in 2022-2023 to 235th out of 739 in 2024-2025, and its 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% in 2023-2024 is higher than the state average. However, the school's test scores, especially in math, are significantly below the state averages, with only 24.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Math in 2024-2025. In contrast, Ryan Elementary School has shown relatively strong performance in English Language Arts, with 41.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 38.9%, but struggles in 5th grade math and social studies.
The schools in the 49028 zip code serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 58.51% at Bronson Jr-Sr High School to 76.67% at Anderson Elementary School. This high level of economic need is likely a contributing factor to the schools' academic performance, despite relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios. Addressing the underlying challenges faced by these schools will require a comprehensive approach to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed.
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