Serving 358 students in grades 7-8, North Branch Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
358 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)46%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
63%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend North Branch Middle School?
358 students attend North Branch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Branch Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Branch Middle School?
North Branch Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Branch Middle School offer ?
North Branch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is North Branch Middle School part of?
North Branch Middle School is part of North Branch Area Schools.
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