How do these districts compare?
| Metric | North Branch Area Schools | Sparta Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Branch, Michigan | Sparta, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 2,382 | 2,433 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 17.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | North Branch Area Schools | Sparta Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,437 | $14,662 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| State Revenue | 71.8% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 17.3% | 32.1% |
North Branch Area Schools
Federal State Local
Sparta Area Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | North Branch Area Schools | Sparta Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 80.6% |
| African American | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 14.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.0% | 31.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | North Branch Area Schools | Sparta Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 776.7:1 | 485.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.1% | 11.4% |
School Types
North Branch Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sparta Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.