For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 248 students in Branch Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Branch Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
248 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Branch Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#573 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)100%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $139,960 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $122,734 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$139,960
$22,574
Showing 2012–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$122,734
$21,841
Showing 2012–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best Branch Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Branch Area Careers Center
Vocational School
366 Morse St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5722
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5722
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Branch Independent School District?
Branch Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of Branch Independent School District?
Branch Independent School District is ranked #592 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Branch Independent School District?
86% of Branch Independent School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Branch Independent School District?
Branch Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Branch Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $122,734 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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