Brethren Middle School

Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
4400 N HIGH BRIDGE RD
BRETHREN, MI 49619
73 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Brethren Middle School, located in the rural community of Brethren, Michigan, serves as a central educational hub within the Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. The school is situated in a scenic area of Manistee County, fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes community connection and personalized attention for its middle-level students. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of adolescents, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary instruction and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school.

The curriculum at Brethren Middle School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth. The school prioritizes student engagement and character development, often leveraging its small-school atmosphere to encourage participation in extracurricular activities and sports. As part of a consolidated district, the school remains committed to preparing its students for future academic success while fostering a supportive, small-town educational culture.
73
Total Students
4.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    61 (83.6 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (11.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
Phone: (231)477-5353
Website: http://knd.manistee.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 35
Gender Ratio