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#1323 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Surline Elementary School
Elementary School · West Branch-rose City Area Schools · West Branch, MI
A West Branch-rose City Area Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, West Branch, MI 48661
- Math 37% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Surline Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Surline Elementary 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Rose City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Branch-rose City Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Surline Elementary School is listed in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Surline Elementary School
Surline Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Branch, MI, part of West Branch-rose City Area Schools, serving approximately 594 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,323 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Surline Elementary School
What grades does Surline Elementary School serve?
Surline Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Surline Elementary School?
Surline Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Surline Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Surline Elementary School rank in MI?
Surline Elementary School ranks #1,323 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Surline Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Surline Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Surline Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Surline Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Surline Elementary School a charter school?
No, Surline Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Surline Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Surline Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Surline Elementary School?
69.7% of students at Surline Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ogemaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (989) 343-2190
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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