For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,839 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 7% 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
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,839 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 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
0.13
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,080 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,021 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,080
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,021
$17,693
Best West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose City 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
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Ogemaw Heights High 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
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Surline Elementary 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
| 594 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
| 583 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 1,839 students.
What is the rank of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District is ranked #367 out of 851 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?
93% of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 16:1, which is lower than 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 $13,021 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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