Top Rankings
Battle Creek School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,587 students in Battle Creek School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Battle Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
12 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
3,587 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Battle Creek School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 56% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#740 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Graduation Rate
56%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)61.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
40%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
28%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,587 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,064 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$90 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,587
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,064
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Battle Creek School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Gr: 8-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Fremont International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Lamora Park School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Gr: PK-2 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Battle Creek Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3513
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3513
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Post Franklin School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Newark Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9693
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9693
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Verona Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Gr: 3-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Ann J Kellogg School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Champion St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Gr: 3-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Dudley School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 Roosevelt Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Gr: PK-2 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Creek Mathsci Center
Magnet School
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,587 students.
What is the rank of Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District is ranked #740 out of 844 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Creek School District?
40% of Battle Creek School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Battle Creek School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,064 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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