How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Branch ISD | Merrill Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Coldwater, Michigan | Merrill, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 524 | 522 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Branch ISD | Merrill Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | N/A | $15,333 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.0% | 16.7% |
| State Revenue | 33.7% | 53.5% |
| Local Revenue | 47.3% | 29.9% |
Branch ISD
Federal State Local
Merrill Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Branch ISD | Merrill Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.3% | 94.6% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.1% | 46.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Branch ISD | Merrill Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 162:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | N/A | 25.1% |
School Types
Branch ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Merrill Community 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.