Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Post Franklin 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Attendance Zone: Franklin School serves the southeast part of Battle Creek, MI, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Post Franklin School's student population of 219 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Post Franklin School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
39%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
26%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
18%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Post Franklin School?
219 students attend Post Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Post Franklin School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Post Franklin School?
Post Franklin School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Post Franklin School offer ?
Post Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Post Franklin School part of?
Post Franklin School is part of Battle Creek School District.
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