For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,022 students in Pennfield Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Pennfield Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,022 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Pennfield Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#612 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
83 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
1,621 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
80%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
180 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
158
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,374 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,787 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,374
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,787
$17,461
Best Pennfield Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pennfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8299 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #22.
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8465 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Grades: 3-5
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Pennfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Grades: K-2
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
6510 Purdy Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9795
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9795
Grades: K-2
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pennfield Schools School District?
Pennfield Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,022 students.
What is the rank of Pennfield Schools School District?
Pennfield Schools School District is ranked #619 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennfield Schools School District?
80% of Pennfield Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pennfield Schools School District?
Pennfield Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pennfield Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,787 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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