Battle Creek School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools in Battle Creek School District, serving 3,943 students. Battle Creek School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Battle Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Battle Creek School District are Valley View Elementary School, Springfield Middle School and Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Battle Creek School District |
| School District Phone Number | (269) 965-9465 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,943 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 270 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Battle Creek School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 44% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #789 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 73% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 21 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 159 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 467 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 12% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 1,473 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 37% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 1,357 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 34% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 6 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 460 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 12% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 337 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 292 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 299 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 283 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 300 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 348 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 302 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 285 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 304 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 291 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 379 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 292 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 231 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $15,944 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $15,356 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $63 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $61 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,944 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,356 | $13,281 |
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Battle Creek School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Valley View Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50%960 Avenue A10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9760
Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
- Springfield Middle School Math: 11% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1023 Avenue A10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Grades: 6-8 | 479 students
- Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%100 Van Buren St W10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Grades: 8-12 | 183 students
- Ann J Kellogg School Math: 7% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%306 Champion St10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Grades: 3-5 | 318 students
- Verona Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 9%Rank:2/Bottom 50%825 Capital Ave Ne10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Grades: 3-5 | 328 students
- Northwestern Middle School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50%176 Limit St10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9607
Grades: 6-8 | 410 students
- Battle Creek Central High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%Rank:1/Bottom 50%100 Van Buren St W10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,012 student
- Battle Creek Mathsci Center Magnet School171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Grades: 8-12 | n/a student
- Lamora Park School65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Grades: PK-2 | 219 students
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