Branch Line School

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Branch Line School ranks 952 nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Branch Line School is a public charter elementary school serving around 150 students in grades PK-8 in Livonia, Michigan. The school's student population is predominantly White (76%), with significant populations of African American (14.67%) and Hispanic (4%) students. Branch Line School is part of the Livonia Public Schools School District, which is ranked 344 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Branch Line School faces several challenges, including significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates (37.7%) compared to nearby schools like Roosevelt Elementary (26.6%) and Hoover Elementary (11.3%). The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.7% of 5th-grade students at Branch Line School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44%. Additionally, Branch Line School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (44%) compared to nearby schools.

The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 713 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 952 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. When looking at the school's performance by student subgroups, Branch Line School's White students and low-socioeconomic status students rank significantly lower than the state averages for their respective groups. This suggests that the school may be struggling to provide the same level of educational quality as the traditional public schools in the area, such as Roosevelt Elementary, Hoover Elementary, and Buchanan Elementary.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

16360 Hubbard St
Livonia, MI 48154-6100

(734) 335-0663

District: Branch Line School

SchoolDigger Rank:
952^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,398

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

African American:

14.7%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Branch Line School ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.02. (See more...)

Compare Details Branch Line School ranks better than 55.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), African American (14.7%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Branch Line School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Branch Line School employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Branch Line School is $9,398.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Branch Line School:

SchoolDigger ranks Branch Line School 952^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Branch Line School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Branch Line School 399^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Branch Line School in the ranking list.)

Branch Line School:

SchoolDigger ranks Branch Line School 344^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Branch Line School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Branch Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	46.57	893^rd	1580	43.5%
2016	26.00	1165^th	1548	24.7%
2017	33.07	981^st	1466	33.1%
2018	38.89	954^th	1448	34.1%
2019	47.59	713^th	1408	49.4%
2023	31.35	977^th	1470	33.5%
2024	34.02	952^nd	1486	35.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Branch Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.85	828^th	1381	40.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Branch Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	30.38	933^rd	1253	25.5%
2023	26.71	913^th	1198	23.8%
2024	25.17	935^th	1204	22.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Branch Line School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Branch Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.30	244^th	883	72.4%
2024	49.81	399^th	897	55.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Branch Line School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.96	129^th	688	81.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Thursday, September 20, 2018

The school refuses to deal with a SEVERE bullying issue with 1 child who,on a daily basis, bullied multiple students. The principle cares less and even chose to reward the “bully” by allowing him to be on the schools service patrol. The school board also refuses to address this ongoing issue for TWO years now. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Branch Line School is a young, vibrant community. A K-8 non-profit, SELF-MANAGED charter, they use a combination of project-based and activity-based learning with an emphasis on RESPECT for others. My child has loved his time there! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Branch Line School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	47	1	3	0	0	0	51
2015	73	7	0	4	0	7	91
2016	98	11	0	3	0	7	119
2017	95	15	0	5	1	0	116
2018	115	16	0	2	1	0	134
2019	104	28	2	7	1	0	142
2020	104	29	0	10	1	0	144
2021	95	26	0	7	1	0	129
2022	97	21	1	11	1	3	134
2023	114	22	1	6	0	7	150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Branch Line School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	51	5.0	10.2	5.9
2015	91	7.0	13.0	12.1
2016	119	7.0	17.0	14.3
2017	116	10.1	11.4	23.3
2018	134	9.8	13.6	32.8
2019	142	10.0	14.2	43.7
2020	144	12.1	11.9	41
2021	129	11.2	11.5	36.4
2022	134	11.7	11.4	35.1
2023	150	12.4	12.0	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Branch Line School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	51	5.0	10.2	5.9
2015	91	7.0	13.0	12.1
2016	119	7.0	17.0	14.3
2017	116	10.1	11.4	23.3
2018	134	9.8	13.6	32.8
2019	142	10.0	14.2	43.7
2020	144	12.1	11.9	41
2021	129	11.2	11.5	36.4
2022	134	11.7	11.4	35.1
2023	150	12.4	12.0	44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Branch Line School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$506 (7.0%)	$6,763 (93.0%)	$7,269
2020	$178 (2.1%)	$8,193 (97.9%)	$8,371
2021	$548 (6.2%)	$8,340 (93.8%)	$8,889
2022	$1,706 (18.0%)	$7,776 (82.0%)	$9,482
2023	$943 (10.0%)	$8,455 (90.0%)	$9,398

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Branch Line School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 713^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 977^th of 1470 Elementary schools	15.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)	50	53.9	3.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)	50	53.9	3.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Branch Line School)	40	30.8	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Branch Line School)	40	30.8	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)	44.4	39.1	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)	44.4	39.1	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Branch Line School)	33.3	21.7	11.6%
4th Grade Math (Branch Line School)	33.3	21.7	11.6%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)	43.8	21.4	22.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)	43.8	21.4	22.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	142	150	5.6%
African American	28	22	21.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	104	114	9.6%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.7%	44%	0.3%

Schools Near Branch Line School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Branch Line School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16360 Hubbard St	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Branch Line School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 335-0663	150	12	12.0	44.0%	114 (76.0%)	22 (14.7%)	6 (4.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)	34	952^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	35.9%		31.4	977^th of 1470 public elementary schools	33.5%	25	25.0	42.1	40.0	22.7	25.0	29.4	31.6	33.3		36.4	50.0	13.6	41.7	$9,398	$943	$8,455
Buchanan Elementary School	Public	K-4	16400 Hubbard St	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2690	467	26	17.9	30.6%	382 (81.8%)	16 (3.4%)	36 (7.7%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)	91.5	90^th of 1486 public elementary schools	93.9%		77.9	279^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.0%	189		72.7	66.7				66.7	69.8						$15,207	$1,382	$13,825
Jackson Center	Public	PK-K	32025 Lyndon St	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2813	91	20	4.5	11.0%	83 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)														$18,409	$2,320	$16,089
Coolidge Elementary School	Public	K-4	30500 Curtis Rd	Livonia	48152	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2705	536	38	14.1	31.2%	419 (78.2%)	38 (7.1%)	41 (7.6%)	19 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	86.6	168^th of 1486 public elementary schools	88.7%		81.5	236^th of 1470 public elementary schools	83.9%	68		58.6	66.7				62.2	65.8						$17,172	$1,939	$15,233
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-4	14201 Hubbard St	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 744-2745	457	27	17.0	40.3%	314 (68.7%)	67 (14.7%)	27 (5.9%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.1%)	73.2	354^th of 1486 public elementary schools	76.2%		63.8	492^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	66.5%	138		57.1	47.0				55.6	54.7						$14,681	$1,157	$13,524
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	30200 Lyndon St	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 744-2775	381	32	12.0	41.7%	296 (77.7%)	32 (8.4%)	26 (6.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	65.5	478^th of 1486 public elementary schools	67.8%		67.6	430^th of 1470 public elementary schools	70.7%	48		44.7	43.8				60.0	48.4						$18,065	$1,268	$16,797
Webster Elementary School	Public, Magnet	1-6	32401 Pembroke St	Livonia	48152	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 774-2795	282	15	18.4	9.9%	188 (66.7%)	12 (4.3%)	8 (2.8%)	57 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	99.9	1^st of 1486 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.8	1^st of 1470 public elementary schools	99.9%			89.4							96.0			78.7		$20,506	$1,394	$19,112
NW Wayne Trainable Center	Public	K-6	32401 Pembroke St	Livonia	48152	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2795	51	7	7.2	56.9%	27 (52.9%)	16 (31.4%)	4 (7.8%)	2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)														$6,294	$741	$5,553
American Montessori Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	14800 Middlebelt Rd	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	American Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 525-7100	143	11	13.0	76.2%	42 (29.4%)	85 (59.4%)	8 (5.6%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)														$11,730	$1,975	$9,755
Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-4	15900 Levan Rd	Livonia	48154	Wayne County	Livonia Public Schools School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 744-2730	500	28	17.7	17.0%	429 (85.8%)	10 (2.0%)	28 (5.6%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	90.2	106^th of 1486 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.3	93^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	93.7%	13		63.3	69.4				67.2	69.4						$14,752	$2,041	$12,711

Frequently Asked Questions about Branch Line School

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Branch Line School ranks 952^nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Branch Line School?

Students at Branch Line School are 76% White, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Branch Line School.

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