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Surline Elementary School

Summary:

Surline Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Branch, Michigan, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 601 students. The school is part of the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools district, which is ranked 351 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Surline Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.18%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.5% to 28.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Surline's test scores in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades have been mixed, with some years performing above the district and state averages, and other years performing below. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (around 68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Surline Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 436 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 798 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Compared to nearby schools, such as Sterling Elementary School and WhittemorePrescott Area Elementary, Surline's performance on various metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism, is generally comparable to or slightly better than the Rose City School, but lags behind the higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 147 State St
       West Branch, MI  48661-1154

(989) 343-2190

District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
798th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,653 Help


Students who attend Surline Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Surline Middle School
High:    Ogemaw Heights High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  601

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Surline Elementary School ranks worse than 53.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.16. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Surline Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Surline Elementary School is $14,653.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Surline Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Surline Elementary School 798th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Surline Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Branch-Rose City Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks West Branch-Rose City Area Schools 351st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Surline Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Surline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.47 631st 1545 59.2%
2007 49.70 1008th 1565 35.6%
2008 49.74 1036th 1577 34.3%
2009 58.33 838th 1589 47.3%
2010 66.98 629th 1552 59.5%
2011 54.45 910th 1552 41.4%
2012 53.39 773rd 1566 50.6%
2013 66.94 500th 1563 68.0%
2014 61.80 601st 1533 60.8%
2015 50.92 810th 1580 48.7%
2016 52.64 742nd 1548 52.1%
2017 62.65 462nd 1466 68.5%
2018 67.18 493rd 1448 66.0%
2019 65.42 436th 1408 69.0%
2021 32.89 779th 1153 32.4%
2022 46.00 679th 1344 49.5%
2023 51.05 676th 1470 54.0%
2024 43.16 798th 1486 46.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Surline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.86 290th 1397 79.2%
2019 73.56 188th 1134 83.4%
2021 41.12 450th 749 39.9%
2022 56.43 423rd 1099 61.5%
2023 62.15 416th 1350 69.2%
2024 43.26 749th 1381 45.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Surline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.73 466th 1443 67.7%
2019 69.02 306th 1171 73.9%
2021 21.41 762nd 902 15.5%
2022 38.09 677th 1106 38.8%
2023 44.93 683rd 1321 48.3%
2024 39.45 776th 1342 42.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Surline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.08 498th 1446 65.6%
2019 55.12 505th 1196 57.8%
2021 31.93 648th 915 29.2%
2022 43.43 619th 1139 45.7%
2023 47.99 653rd 1334 51.0%
2024 37.50 819th 1347 39.2%
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Rank History for White students at Surline Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.37 598th 1253 52.3%
2019 54.52 487th 1128 56.8%
2021 24.12 808th 1005 19.6%
2022 33.96 731st 1102 33.7%
2023 36.83 786th 1198 34.4%
2024 28.32 884th 1204 26.6%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Surline Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 769 0 2 4 10 n/a n/a -13 772
1989 772 0 0 11 10 n/a n/a 0 793
1990 799 0 0 8 11 n/a n/a 0 818
1991 847 1 4 4 3 n/a n/a 2 861
1992 821 1 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 832
1993 769 0 0 3 9 n/a n/a 0 781
1994 717 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 724
1995 766 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 774
1996 766 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 774
1997 787 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1998 763 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1999 787 4 3 4 7 n/a n/a 0 805
2000 754 2 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2001 717 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2002 692 1 6 4 0 n/a n/a 2 705
2003 692 1 6 4 0 n/a n/a 2 705
2004 710 0 12 8 3 n/a n/a 0 733
2005 671 1 9 8 3 n/a n/a 1 693
2006 626 0 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 639
2007 674 0 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 645 1 3 13 3 n/a n/a 0 665
2009 584 1 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 603
2010 616 2 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 629
2011 579 1 1 10 6 2 3 0 602
2012 562 0 4 15 4 3 6 0 594
2013 565 0 4 7 4 3 12 0 595
2014 539 0 3 7 5 2 16 0 572
2015 553 2 3 7 4 2 15 0 586
2016 575 1 4 11 3 2 18 0 614
2017 620 4 3 13 6 1 19 0 666
2018 688 5 3 4 5 0 1 0 706
2019 674 5 2 8 4 0 4 0 697
2020 659 2 2 9 4 0 11 0 687
2021 631 1 2 4 3 1 12 0 654
2022 613 1 1 7 2 1 14 0 639
2023 566 1 1 11 1 1 20 0 601

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 Surline Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 772 n/a n/a n/a
1989 793 n/a n/a 58.6
1990 818 40.0 20.4 37.8
1991 861 n/a n/a n/a
1992 832 n/a n/a 48.2
1993 781 n/a 0.0 48.5
1994 724 36.7 19.7 40.9
1995 774 36.5 21.2 41.1
1996 774 36.5 21.2 41.1
1997 799 38.0 21.0 42.2
1998 773 38.0 20.3 38.8
1999 805 41.0 19.6 38.9
2000 767 39.0 19.7 45.5
2001 722 38.5 18.8 47
2002 705 48.0 14.7 51.5
2003 705 48.0 14.7 51.5
2004 733 44.0 16.7 45
2005 693 44.0 15.8 44.2
2006 639 38.4 16.6 50.5
2007 684 37.8 18.1 46.8
2008 665 39.8 16.7 50.5
2009 603 36.4 16.6 60.7
2010 629 34.3 18.3 56.4
2011 602 33.7 17.8 58.5
2012 594 34.1 17.3 62.8
2013 595 31.8 18.6 63.2
2014 572 33.5 17.0 68.4
2015 586 34.0 17.2 67.4
2016 614 37.0 16.5 66.3
2017 666 36.9 18.0 65.5
2018 706 36.1 19.5 60.8
2019 697 41.5 16.7 64.8
2020 687 37.0 18.5 63.8
2021 654 36.1 18.0 69
2022 639 39.8 16.0 67.8
2023 601 37.2 16.1 67.7

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 Surline Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 772 n/a n/a n/a
1989 793 n/a n/a 58.6
1990 818 40.0 20.4 37.8
1991 861 n/a n/a n/a
1992 832 n/a n/a 48.2
1993 781 n/a 0.0 48.5
1994 724 36.7 19.7 40.9
1995 774 36.5 21.2 41.1
1996 774 36.5 21.2 41.1
1997 799 38.0 21.0 42.2
1998 773 38.0 20.3 38.8
1999 805 41.0 19.6 38.9
2000 767 39.0 19.7 45.5
2001 722 38.5 18.8 47
2002 705 48.0 14.7 51.5
2003 705 48.0 14.7 51.5
2004 733 44.0 16.7 45
2005 693 44.0 15.8 44.2
2006 639 38.4 16.6 50.5
2007 684 37.8 18.1 46.8
2008 665 39.8 16.7 50.5
2009 603 36.4 16.6 60.7
2010 629 34.3 18.3 56.4
2011 602 33.7 17.8 58.5
2012 594 34.1 17.3 62.8
2013 595 31.8 18.6 63.2
2014 572 33.5 17.0 68.4
2015 586 34.0 17.2 67.4
2016 614 37.0 16.5 66.3
2017 666 36.9 18.0 65.5
2018 706 36.1 19.5 60.8
2019 697 41.5 16.7 64.8
2020 687 37.0 18.5 63.8
2021 654 36.1 18.0 69
2022 639 39.8 16.0 67.8
2023 601 37.2 16.1 67.7

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 Surline Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,308 (12.0%) $9,622 (88.0%) $10,930
2020 $1,224 (11.2%) $9,729 (88.8%) $10,953
2021 $2,553 (23.3%) $8,412 (76.7%) $10,966
2022 $2,814 (22.0%) $9,982 (78.0%) $12,796
2023 $3,314 (22.6%) $11,339 (77.4%) $14,652

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Surline Elementary 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 436th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 676th of 1470 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Surline Elementary School)46.536.9
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)46.437.2
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Surline Elementary School)48.130.1
 18%
   3rd Grade Math (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)45.133.1
 12%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Surline Elementary School)65.460.1
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)64.355.7
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Surline Elementary School)55.639.1
 16.5%
   4th Grade Math (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)54.538
 16.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students697601
 13.8%
African American51
 80%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander01
White674566
 16%
Two or More Races420
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.8%67.7%
 2.9%

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Students who attend Surline Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Surline Middle School
High : Ogemaw Heights High School

Students at Surline Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 601 students attended Surline Elementary School.

Surline Elementary School ranks 798th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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