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North Branch Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,399 students in North Branch Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in North Branch Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,399 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
North Branch Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
17 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,216 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
92%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
225
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,825 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,990
$18,267
Spending / Student
$10,825
$17,461
Best North Branch Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6655 Jefferson Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth Fox Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6570 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
Grades: 5-8
| 715 students
Rank: #33.
North Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4055 Elm Creek Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
Grades: PK-4
| 906 students
Rank: #44.
North Branch High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6598 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Branch Area Schools School District?
North Branch Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,399 students.
What is the rank of North Branch Area Schools School District?
North Branch Area Schools School District is ranked #238 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch Area Schools School District?
92% of North Branch Area Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Branch Area Schools School District?
North Branch Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is North Branch Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,825 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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