Top Rankings
Bridgman School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 822 students in Bridgman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bridgman School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
822 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bridgman School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
14 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
711 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
77
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,954 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,394 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,954
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,394
$17,693
Best Bridgman School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3891 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
Grades: PK-4
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgman High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Fc Reed Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10254 California
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
Grades: 5-8
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bridgman School District?
Bridgman School District manages 3 public schools serving 822 students.
What is the rank of Bridgman School District?
Bridgman School District is ranked #61 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgman School District?
86% of Bridgman School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bridgman School District?
Bridgman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bridgman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,394 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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