Excellent
#13 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Rose City School
Elementary School · West Branch-rose City Area Schools · West Branch, MI
An elementary school in West Branch, MI where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, West Branch, MI 48661
- Math 50% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 64% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rose City School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rose City School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Branch), 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
$58,767
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 594 | 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.
West Branch-rose City Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rose City School is listed in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rose City School
Rose City School is a public elementary school in West Branch, MI, part of West Branch-rose City Area Schools, serving approximately 106 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
What's said publicly about Rose City School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rose City School
What grades does Rose City School serve?
Rose City School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Rose City School?
Rose City School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose City School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rose City School rank in MI?
Rose City School ranks #13 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Rose City School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rose City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Rose City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rose City School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Rose City School a charter school?
No, Rose City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rose City School a Title I school?
No, Rose City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rose City School?
82.1% of students at Rose City 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ogemaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (989) 343-2250
- Area population (ZIP 48661)
- 10,744
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 48661; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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