C
Below Average
58/100

Brethren Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4400 N HIGH BRIDGE RD, Brethren, MI 49619
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 42% · Math 22% proficient · 37th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
81
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%37/100reading 44th percentile, math 30th percentile among Michigan middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−14 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%22%reading -19 pts, math -23 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -1 pts, math -6 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4400 N HIGH BRIDGE RD
City Brethren
ZIP Code 49619
District 2620010
NCES School ID 262001001147
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49619

Understanding the community around Brethren Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,958
Per Capita Income $27,586
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $126,600
Median Rent $992
Owner-Occupied 93.2%
Renter-Occupied 6.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Brethren Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.1%
American Indian 6.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 81
Teachers (FTE) 5.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Brethren Middle School?
Brethren Middle School has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Brethren Middle School?
Brethren Middle School has 81 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Brethren Middle School serve?
Brethren Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Brethren Middle School receive per student?
Brethren Middle School receives $16,733 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Brethren Middle School in 49619 ▼
Avg Home Value
$224,590
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,215
1-Year Change
+12.9%
% Renters
6.8%

Other Schools in 49619

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026