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#1487 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Surline Middle School
Middle School · West Branch-rose City Area Schools · West Branch, MI
A West Branch-rose City Area Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, West Branch, MI 48661
- Math 26% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Surline Middle School score 35% 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 9 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Surline Middle 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Branch-rose City Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Middle School is listed in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Surline Middle School
Surline Middle School is a public middle school in West Branch, MI, part of West Branch-rose City Area Schools, serving approximately 583 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,487 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Surline Middle School
What grades does Surline Middle School serve?
Surline Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Surline Middle School?
Surline Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surline Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Surline Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Surline Middle School rank in MI?
Surline Middle School ranks #1,487 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Surline Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Surline Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Surline Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Surline Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Surline Middle School a charter school?
No, Surline Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Surline Middle School a Title I school?
No, Surline Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Surline Middle School?
69.3% of students at Surline Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ogemaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (989) 343-2140
- 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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