Branch Line School

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:
952nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,398 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
African American:
14.7%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Branch Line School ranks worse than 64.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Branch Line School ranks better than 55.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (76%), African American (14.7%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Branch Line School is 12. (See more...)
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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 952nd 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 399th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Branch Line School in the ranking list.)

Branch Line School:

SchoolDigger ranks Branch Line School 344th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 46.57 893rd 1580 43.5%
2016 26.00 1165th 1548 24.7%
2017 33.07 981st 1466 33.1%
2018 38.89 954th 1448 34.1%
2019 47.59 713th 1408 49.4%
2023 31.35 977th 1470 33.5%
2024 34.02 952nd 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 828th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.38 933rd 1253 25.5%
2023 26.71 913th 1198 23.8%
2024 25.17 935th 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 244th 883 72.4%
2024 49.81 399th 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 129th 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.

Branch Line School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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by a citizen
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 47 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 51
2015 73 7 0 4 0 0 7 0 91
2016 98 11 0 3 0 0 7 0 119
2017 95 15 0 5 0 1 0 0 116
2018 115 16 0 2 0 1 0 0 134
2019 104 28 2 7 0 1 0 0 142
2020 104 29 0 10 0 1 0 0 144
2021 95 26 0 7 0 1 0 0 129
2022 97 21 1 11 0 1 3 0 134
2023 114 22 1 6 0 0 7 0 150

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Branch Line School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 713th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 977th 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)5053.9
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)5053.9
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Branch Line School)4030.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Branch Line School)4030.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)44.439.1
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)44.439.1
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Branch Line School)33.321.7
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Branch Line School)33.321.7
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)43.821.4
 22.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Branch Line School)43.821.4
 22.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students142150
 5.6%
African American2822
 21.4%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White104114
 9.6%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.7%44%
 0.3%


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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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