Top Rankings
Harper Creek Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,778 students in Harper Creek Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Harper Creek Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,778 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harper Creek Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#376 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
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)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,972 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$44 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,815
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,972
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Harper Creek Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wattles Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Wattles Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4640 B Dr S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Harper Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7290 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Gr: 5-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Beadle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8175 C Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Harper Creek High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12677 Beadle Lake Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harper Creek Community Schools?
Harper Creek Community Schools manages 5 public schools serving 2,778 students.
What is the rank of Harper Creek Community Schools?
Harper Creek Community Schools is ranked #388 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Creek Community Schools?
81% of Harper Creek Community Schools students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harper Creek Community Schools?
Harper Creek Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Harper Creek Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,972 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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