Serving 471 students in grades 5-7, Pennfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pennfield Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Battle Creek, MI, encompassing approximately 42.1 square miles. It typically takes about 10-12 minutes to drive from various points within the zone to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.2 miles and the furthest edge located 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennfield Middle School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Pennfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pennfield Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2072 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennfield Middle School's ranking?
Pennfield Middle School is ranked #2072 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pennfield Middle School often compared to?
Pennfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School, Harper Creek Middle School, Lakeview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pennfield Middle School?
471 students attend Pennfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pennfield Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pennfield Middle School?
Pennfield Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pennfield Middle School offer ?
Pennfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennfield Middle School part of?
Pennfield Middle School is part of Pennfield Schools.
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