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Rose City School

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Rose City School ranks 856 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

856^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Rose City School is an elementary school in Rose City, Michigan, serving 106 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools district, which is ranked 349 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rose City School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 30.8%, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores on the M-Step assessments are also generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 26.67%, compared to the district's 35.6% and the state's 38.9%. Additionally, Rose City School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.39% to 82.08%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as WhittemorePrescott Area Elementary and MioAuSable Elementary School, Rose City School generally underperforms in terms of test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than these nearby schools. The inconsistent performance and underperformance compared to other schools suggest that Rose City School may benefit from targeted interventions and strategies to improve student engagement and academic achievement.

103

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,850

Per pupil spending ?

82.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 Harrington
Rose City, MI 48654-9207

(989) 343-2250

District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

Students who attend Rose City School usually attend:

Middle:	Surline Middle School
High:	Ogemaw Heights High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 65th percentile in 2022 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (34% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 65th-percentile peak (2022) to 42nd (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg30%

Michigan avg39%

856^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 30% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

349^th of 613West Branch-Rose City Area Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	40.6	856 of 1488	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.5	914 of 1486	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.9	873 of 1470	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.3	477 of 1344	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.7	536 of 1153	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	521 of 1408	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	655 of 1448	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.4	660 of 1466	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	38.8	972 of 1548	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.5	1109 of 1580	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	49.4	768 of 1443	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	469 of 1346	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.7	643 of 1381	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.6	552 of 1350	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.1	234 of 749	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.5	140 of 1134	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	71.2	303 of 1397	78.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	51.2	618 of 1347	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.2	889 of 1334	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	77.5	289 of 1446	80.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	27.0	908 of 1206	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.5	829 of 1204	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	820 of 1198	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.6	502 of 1102	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.3	511 of 1005	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.2	527 of 1128	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.2	764 of 1253	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile+23 vs school

Male (2024)54th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2018)47th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)25th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Science45%+5 vs state

English Language Arts36%-6 vs state

Math30%-9 vs state

Social Studies27%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Rose City School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)				M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	103	9	11.1	82.5%	91 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (4.9%)	40.6	856^th of 1488 public elementary schools	42.5%		36.5	914^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.5%	58	26.7	44.4	36.4		40.0	16.7	36.4		45.5	27.3	$20,850	$3,619	$17,231
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	569	43	13.3	66.8%	525 (92.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	41.2	842^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	43.4%		43.2	798^th of 1486 public elementary schools	46.3%	44	36.9	47.3			31.1	26.7					$14,778	$2,314	$12,464
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	234	17	13.9	61.5%	222 (94.9%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	20.5	1149^th of 1488 public elementary schools	22.8%		21.1	1156^th of 1486 public elementary schools	22.2%	7	36.4	28.6	10.5		30.3	22.4	13.2		23.7	10.5	$16,287	$3,390	$12,897
WhittemorePrescott Area Elementary	Public	K-6	8878 Prescott Rd	Whittemore	48770	Iosco County	Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 756-2502	347	22	15.6	83.0%	304 (87.6%)	9 (2.6%)	22 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	20.6	1146^th of 1488 public elementary schools	23.0%		20.9	1158^th of 1486 public elementary schools	22.1%	12	8.3	33.3	13.6	24.4	27.1	21.6	9.1	21.7	29.5	18.2	$15,253	$2,383	$12,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Rose City School

What is the racial makeup of Rose City School?

Students at Rose City School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Rose City School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 103 students attended Rose City School.

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

What district is Rose City School in?

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

Is Rose City School a good school?

Rose City School ranks 856^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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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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