Rose City School

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Rose City School ranks 914 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rose City School is an elementary school located in Rose City, Michigan, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 115 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.

Rose City School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.83%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as WhittemorePrescott Area Elementary and Surline Elementary School. The school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.6% in 2020-2021 to 32.2% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. Academically, Rose City School's performance on M-Step tests has been mixed, with some strong performance in certain grade levels and subjects, but also significant struggles in others, particularly in 3rd-grade ELA and Math.

Rose City School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.39% to 81.98% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite a steady increase in per-student spending, from $14,308 in 2019-2020 to $20,487 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not shown consistent improvement, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization. When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as MioAuSable Elementary School, Rose City School generally performs worse on academic measures, despite having a lower student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

515 Harrington
Rose City, MI 48654-9207

(989) 343-2250

District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
914^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,487

Students who attend Rose City School usually attend:

Middle:	Surline Middle School
High:	Ogemaw Heights High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 106

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rose City School ranks worse than 61.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.5. (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 (86.8%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rose City School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Rose City School employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rose City School is $20,487.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rose City School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rose City School 914^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Rose City School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools:

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

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Rank History for Rose City School

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Rank History for all students at Rose City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	33.49	1109^th	1580	29.8%
2016	38.77	972^nd	1548	37.2%
2017	51.36	660^th	1466	55.0%
2018	57.44	655^th	1448	54.8%
2019	60.11	521^st	1408	63.0%
2021	48.70	536^th	1153	53.5%
2022	60.31	477^th	1344	64.5%
2023	38.86	873^rd	1470	40.6%
2024	36.50	914^th	1486	38.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rose City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.19	303^rd	1397	78.3%
2019	77.51	140^th	1134	87.7%
2021	61.08	234^th	749	68.8%
2023	53.57	552^nd	1350	59.1%
2024	49.66	643^rd	1381	53.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Rose City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.38	768^th	1443	46.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Rose City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.47	289^th	1446	80.0%
2023	32.22	889^th	1334	33.4%
2024	51.20	618^th	1347	54.1%

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Rank History for White students at Rose City School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.23	764^th	1253	39.0%
2019	52.20	527^th	1128	53.3%
2021	46.28	511^th	1005	49.2%
2022	53.62	502^nd	1102	54.4%
2023	33.36	820^th	1198	31.6%
2024	32.49	829^th	1204	31.1%

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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

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Enrollment information for Rose City School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	279	4	4	5	3	0	0	295
2014	169	2	2	4	2	0	0	179
2015	173	3	2	3	0	0	4	185
2016	166	2	0	3	0	0	5	176
2017	154	1	0	10	1	0	4	170
2018	146	0	0	1	0	0	0	147
2019	142	0	0	1	0	0	4	147
2020	137	1	0	3	1	0	5	147
2021	112	1	0	1	3	0	2	119
2022	98	0	0	5	1	0	7	111
2023	101	0	0	7	0	1	6	115
2024	92	0	0	6	0	1	7	106

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 Rose City School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	295	21.6	13.6	83.4
2014	179	14.4	12.4	84.4
2015	185	14.0	13.2	83.2
2016	176	10.0	17.6	78.4
2017	170	10.4	16.3	72.9
2018	147	10.4	14.1	74.8
2019	147	9.5	15.4	78.2
2020	147	11.0	13.3	76.2
2021	119	9.5	12.5	78.2
2022	111	9.4	11.7	82
2023	115	10.8	10.5	77.4
2024	106	9.8	10.7	82.1

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 Rose City School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	295	21.6	13.6	83.4
2014	179	14.4	12.4	84.4
2015	185	14.0	13.2	83.2
2016	176	10.0	17.6	78.4
2017	170	10.4	16.3	72.9
2018	147	10.4	14.1	74.8
2019	147	9.5	15.4	78.2
2020	147	11.0	13.3	76.2
2021	119	9.5	12.5	78.2
2022	111	9.4	11.7	82
2023	115	10.8	10.5	77.4
2024	106	9.8	10.7	82.1

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 Rose City School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,878 (13.8%)	$11,708 (86.2%)	$13,586
2020	$1,500 (10.5%)	$12,808 (89.5%)	$14,308
2021	$2,294 (14.4%)	$13,609 (85.6%)	$15,904
2022	$3,050 (16.5%)	$15,423 (83.5%)	$18,473
2023	$3,506 (17.1%)	$16,981 (82.9%)	$20,487

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rose City School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 521^st of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 873^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	22.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rose City School)	45.8	38.9	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)	46.4	37.2	9.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Rose City School)	29.2	50	20.8%
3rd Grade Math (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)	45.1	33.1	12%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rose City School)	57.1	25	32.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)	64.3	55.7	8.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Rose City School)	47.6	30	17.6%
4th Grade Math (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)	54.5	38	16.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rose City School)	71.4	37.5	33.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)	42.5	28.3	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Rose City School)	47.6	25	22.6%
5th Grade Math (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)	40.7	20.4	20.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rose City School)	28.6	18.8	9.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Branch-Rose City Area Schools)	15.1	9.9	5.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	147	115	21.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	142	101	28.9%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.2%	77.4%	0.8%

Schools Near Rose City School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	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 Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rose City School	Public	PK, KG-6	515 Harrington	Rose City	48654	Ogemaw County	West Branch-Rose City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 343-2250	106	10	10.7	82.1%	92 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	7 (6.6%)	36.5	914^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.5%		38.9	873^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	40.6%	41	15.8	35.7	50.0		26.3	42.9	33.3		27.8		$20,487	$3,506	$16,981
Surline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	147 State St	West Branch	48661	Ogemaw County	West Branch-Rose City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 343-2190	594	40	14.8	69.7%	551 (92.8%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	43.2	798^th of 1486 public elementary schools	46.3%		51.1	676^th of 1470 public elementary schools	54.0%	122	45.2	41.1			39.7	21.6					$14,653	$3,314	$11,339
MioAuSable Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 W 8th St	Mio	48647	Oscoda County	Mio-AuSable Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 826-2485	219	17	12.8	76.3%	206 (94.1%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	21.1	1156^th of 1486 public elementary schools	22.2%		29.3	1000^th of 1470 public elementary schools	32.0%	156	23.9	18.9	29.7		23.9	16.2	24.3		32.4	10.8	$16,259	$5,397	$10,862
WhittemorePrescott Area Elementary	Public	K-6	8878 Prescott Rd	Whittemore	48770	Iosco County	Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 756-2502	357	20	18.3	89.1%	325 (91.0%)	8 (2.2%)	14 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	20.9	1158^th of 1486 public elementary schools	22.1%		12	1280^th of 1470 public elementary schools	12.9%	122	30.4	17.8	22.2	16.7	34.8	17.8	20.0	11.1	31.1	13.3	$15,243	$2,449	$12,794

Frequently Asked Questions about Rose City School

What is the racial makeup of Rose City School?

Students at Rose City School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Rose City School attend?

Students who attend Rose City School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Surline Middle School
High : Ogemaw Heights High School

How many students attend Rose City School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Rose City School.

Is Rose City School a good school?

Rose City School ranks 914^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Rose City School in?

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

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