West Branch-rose City Area Schools School District
School District · West Branch, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,252
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,252
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating West Branch-rose City Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Branch-rose City Area Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rose City School
West Branch · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ogemaw Heights High School
West Branch · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Surline Elementary School
West Branch · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#62 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,252
+$669 vs Michigan median
District size
1,841 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
West Branch-rose City Area Schools ranks #62 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. West Branch-rose City Area Schools's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rose City School (9.5/10), Ogemaw Heights High School (7.0/10), and Surline Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West Branch-rose City Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose City School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Ogemaw Heights High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Surline Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Surline Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Branch-rose City Area Schools
West Branch-rose City Area Schools is a West Branch, Michigan school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,841 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $15,252 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, West Branch-rose City Area Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rose City School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, West Branch-rose City Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Branch-rose City Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Branch-rose City Area Schools with test data.
Schools in West Branch-rose City Area Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- West Branch
- Total Enrollment
- 1,841
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Branch-rose City Area Schools?
West Branch-rose City Area Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Branch-rose City Area Schools?
The average composite rating for West Branch-rose City Area Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Branch-rose City Area Schools?
West Branch-rose City Area Schools spends $15,252 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Branch-rose City Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Branch-rose City Area Schools is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Branch-rose City Area Schools?
Rose City School is the highest-rated school in West Branch-rose City Area Schools with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in West Branch-rose City Area Schools?
Across schools in West Branch-rose City Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Branch-rose City Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
West Branch-rose City Area Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.1%
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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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