Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rose City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Rose City Elementary School?
172 students attend Rose City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rose City Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rose City Elementary School?
Rose City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rose City Elementary School offer ?
Rose City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rose City Elementary School part of?
Rose City Elementary School is part of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District.
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