Rose City School
Rose City School serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Rose City School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Rose City School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rose City School's student population of 147 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 147 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rose City School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rose City School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1110 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 99% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rose City School is Ogemaw Heights High School (7.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County (10.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Branch Ogemaw Heights High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 646 students10
7.8 miles
960 South M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020 7.8 9-12 646 - West Branch Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 105 students10
10.7 miles
2389 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 362-3006 10.7 6-12 105 - West Branch Surline Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 706 students10
11.3 miles
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2190 11.3 PK-4 706 - West Branch Surline Middle School Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 566 students10
11.3 miles
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140 11.3 5-8 566 - Saint Helen Charlton Heston Academy Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 634 students10
15.0 miles
1350 N Saint Helen Rd
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 632-3390 15 PK-12 634
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