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Bronson Elementary School vs. Pierson Middle School

Should you attend Bronson Elementary School or Pierson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bronson Elementary School
113 West 1st Street
Bronson, IA 51007
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Pierson Middle School
321 4th St
Pierson, IA 51048
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bronson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Pierson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bronson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 133 students in grades 5-8, Pierson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
5-8
Total Students
388 students
133 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bronson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pierson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bronson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pierson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bronson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pierson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bronson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pierson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#71 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 10%)
#677 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bronson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pierson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85%
(Top 20% in IA)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bronson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bronson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pierson Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
-
Kindergarten Students
54
-
Grade 1 Students
43
-
Grade 2 Students
41
-
Grade 3 Students
55
-
Grade 4 Students
54
-
Grade 5 Students
44
26
Grade 6 Students
48
33
Grade 7 Students
-
32
Grade 8 Students
-
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bronson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pierson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bronson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pierson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bronson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pierson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bronson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pierson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bronson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pierson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bronson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pierson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bronson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pierson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bronson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pierson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bronson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lawton-Bronson Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pierson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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