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Pennfield Middle School vs. Harper Creek Middle School

Should you attend Pennfield Middle School or Harper Creek Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pennfield Middle School
8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Harper Creek Middle School
7290 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades 6-7, 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 896 students in grades 5-8, Harper Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-7
5-8
Total Students
327 students
896 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harper Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennfield Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harper Creek Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harper Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennfield Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harper Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harper Creek Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2072 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1633 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pennfield Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harper Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
34%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pennfield Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harper Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harper Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pennfield Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harper Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harper Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pennfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pennfield Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harper Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harper Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pennfield Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harper Creek Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
234
Grade 6 Students
170
207
Grade 7 Students
157
238
Grade 8 Students
-
217

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pennfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pennfield Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harper Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Harper Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennfield Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harper Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harper Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennfield Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harper Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harper Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennfield Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harper Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harper Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennfield Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harper Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harper Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennfield Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harper Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harper Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennfield Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harper Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harper Creek Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pennfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennfield Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harper Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harper Creek Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pennfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennfield Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harper Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harper Creek Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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