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West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

960 S M 33
West Branch, MI 48661-9079
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,839 students in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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
3,508 Schools
# Students
1,839 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#383 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
25%
35%
47%
45%
39%
38%
87%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
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 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose City School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
515 Harrington
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2250
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Surline Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2190
Gr: PK-4 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Ogemaw Heights High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
960 S M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Surline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
Gr: 5-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Branch-Rose City Area Schools?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,839 students.
What is the rank of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools is ranked #417 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools?
93% of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools 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?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools 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'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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,839 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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