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#1499 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Branch Line School
Elementary School · Branch Line School · Livonia, MI
A charter elementary school in Livonia, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16360 HUBBARD ST, Livonia, MI 48154
- Math 35% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Branch Line School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Branch Line School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,763
Median home value
$285,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Jackson CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Coolidge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 520 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Branch Line School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Branch Line School is listed in Branch Line School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Branch Line School
Branch Line School is a public elementary school in Livonia, MI, part of Branch Line School, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Branch Line School
What grades does Branch Line School serve?
Branch Line School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Branch Line School?
Branch Line School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branch Line School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branch Line School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Branch Line School rank in MI?
Branch Line School ranks #1,499 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Branch Line School's MySchoolScout rating?
Branch Line School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Branch Line School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Branch Line School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Branch Line School a charter school?
Yes, Branch Line School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Branch Line School a Title I school?
No, Branch Line School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Branch Line School?
53.8% of students at Branch Line School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (734) 335-0663
- Area population (ZIP 48154)
- 36,915
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48154; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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