Rose City School

515 Harrington
West Branch, MI 48661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rose City School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rose City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Rose City School's student population of 111 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Rose City School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rose City School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1501 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
36%
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40-49%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Rose City School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rose City School's ranking?
Rose City School is ranked #1501 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Rose City School often compared to?
Rose City Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Surline Middle School, Surline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Rose City School?
111 students attend Rose City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rose City School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rose City School?
Rose City School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rose City School offer ?
Rose City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rose City School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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