For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,871 students in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,871 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,770 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
95%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
162
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,799 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,823
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,799
$17,559
Best West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose City School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Harrington
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2250
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2250
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Ogemaw Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
960 S M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Surline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2190
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2190
Grades: PK-4
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Surline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
Grades: 5-8
| 582 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,871 students.
What is the rank of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District is ranked #371 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District?
95% of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,799 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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