How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alma Public Schools | West Branch-Rose City Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alma, Michigan | West Branch, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,873 | 1,871 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alma Public Schools | West Branch-Rose City Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,702 | $15,252 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.5% | 18.6% |
| State Revenue | 57.6% | 47.3% |
| Local Revenue | 27.9% | 34.1% |
Alma Public Schools
Federal State Local
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alma Public Schools | West Branch-Rose City Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.1% | 91.5% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.6% | 57.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alma Public Schools | West Branch-Rose City Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 362.5:1 | 497.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.3% | 20.4% |
School Types
Alma Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.