Branch ISD School District
School District · Coldwater, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$97,906
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$97,906
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Evaluating Branch ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Branch ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Waldron Learning Center
Coldwater · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$97,906
+$83,323 vs Michigan median
District size
553 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Branch ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldron Learning Center | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Branch ISD
Branch ISD is a Coldwater, Michigan school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 553 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.4:1. The district invests $97,906 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Branch ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waldron Learning Center, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Branch ISD students show an average math proficiency of 39.7% and ELA proficiency of 49.7%.
District Map
Schools in Branch ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Branch ISD with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Coldwater
- Total Enrollment
- 553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Branch ISD?
Branch ISD has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Branch ISD?
The average composite rating for Branch ISD is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Branch ISD?
Branch ISD spends $97,906 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Branch ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Branch ISD is 5.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Branch ISD?
Waldron Learning Center is the highest-rated school in Branch ISD with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Branch ISD?
Across schools in Branch ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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