Post Franklin School
Tel:
(269) 965-9693
- Post Franklin School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Post Franklin School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Post Franklin School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 289 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Post Franklin School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 10-14% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 10-14% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 34% | 18% |
| White | 29% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 19% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Battle Creek School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Post Franklin School is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Battle Creek West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
0.9 miles
35 Hamblin Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486 0.9 9-12 260 - Battle Creek Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 183 students
1.0 miles
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672 1.0 8-12 183 - Battle Creek Battle Creek Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,012 student
1.1 miles
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500 1.1 9-12 1,012 - Battle Creek West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 30 students
1.4 miles
283 West Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-0012 1.4 6-8 30 - Battle Creek Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 408 students
1.5 miles
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700 1.5 PK-4 408
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