Best High Schools in West Branch, MI

West Branch, MI has 3 high schools with 1,202 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in West Branch score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Branch don't meet expectations.

1. Ogemaw Heights High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students

2. Houghton Lake Jrsr High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 511 Students

3. Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Branch, MI

West Branch, MI has 1 middle schools with 582 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in West Branch score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Branch meet expectations.

1. Surline Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Branch, MI

West Branch, MI has 5 elementary schools with 1,718 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in West Branch score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Branch don't meet expectations.

1. Rose City School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students

2. Surline Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Branch-rose City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students

3. Collins Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Houghton Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students

4. Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Whittemore-prescott Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students

5. St Joseph Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 79 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Branch, MI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

West Branch, MI has a total population of 8,612 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Branch, MI

3,502

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Branch, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

19.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Branch, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Branch, MI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

894 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Branch, MI Internet Health Assessment.

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