- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Branch, MI
Surline Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Surline Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263585007184
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surline Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Branch · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Surline Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surline Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Branch, MI.
School address
District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263585007184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Surline Middle School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 263585007184 · West Branch, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 18.1:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ogemaw Heights High School (592 students)
Surline Middle School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Surline Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ogemaw Heights
Ogemaw Heights High School
592 students
- This school
Surline Middle School
580 students
- Surline Elemen
Surline Elementary School
569 students
- Rose City Scho 103
Rose City School
103 students
What this shows Surline Middle School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surline Middle School compares
Surline Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Surline Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for West Branch-Rose City Area Schools reports $15,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Surline Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogemaw Heights High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose City School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Surline Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Surline Middle School
How many students attend Surline Middle School?
Surline Middle School has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Branch, MI. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surline Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Surline Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Surline Middle School?
60.3% of students at Surline Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surline Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Surline Middle School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in West Branch, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surline Middle School?
Surline Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Surline Middle School rank among public schools in West Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Surline Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Branch, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools?
Besides Surline Middle School, West Branch-Rose City Area Schools also operates Ogemaw Heights High School (592 students), Surline Elementary School (569 students), and Rose City School (103 students). See the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools district page for the complete list.