Serving 896 students in grades 5-8, Harper Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harper Creek Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Battle Creek, MI, encompassing approximately 75.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harper Creek Middle School's student population of 896 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
896 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harper Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper Creek Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper Creek Middle School's ranking?
Harper Creek Middle School is ranked #1633 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Harper Creek Middle School often compared to?
Harper Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Middle School, Pennfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Harper Creek Middle School?
896 students attend Harper Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Harper Creek Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper Creek Middle School?
Harper Creek Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harper Creek Middle School offer ?
Harper Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harper Creek Middle School part of?
Harper Creek Middle School is part of Harper Creek Community Schools.
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