Top Rankings
Arbor Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 154 students in Arbor Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Arbor Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
154 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arbor Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#766 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
% Black
29%
18%
% White
34%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,357 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,455
$18,606
Spending / Student
$14,357
$17,784
Best Arbor Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arbor Academy School District?
Arbor Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 154 students.
What is the rank of Arbor Academy School District?
Arbor Academy School District is ranked #761 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arbor Academy School District?
34% of Arbor Academy School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arbor Academy School District?
Arbor Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Arbor Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,357 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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