Surline Elementary School

147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Surline Elementary School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Surline Elementary School's student population of 639 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Surline Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surline Elementary School is 0.08, 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)
#1461 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Surline Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Surline Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Surline Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Surline Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Surline Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Surline Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Surline Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Surline Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
96%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Surline Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Surline Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Surline Elementary 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
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Surline Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Surline Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surline Elementary School's ranking?
Surline Elementary School is ranked #1461 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Surline Elementary School often compared to?
Surline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling Elementary School, Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Surline Elementary School?
639 students attend Surline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Surline Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Surline Elementary School?
Surline Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Surline Elementary School offer ?
Surline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Surline Elementary School part of?
Surline Elementary School is part of West Branch-Rose City Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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