Springfield Middle School
Tel:
(269)965-9640
- Springfield Middle School serves 503 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Springfield Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Springfield Middle School's student population of 503 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 503 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Springfield Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Springfield Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2870 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 30% | 18% |
| White | 35% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Battle Creek Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Springfield Middle School is Northwestern Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Endeavor Charter Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley View Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Battle Creek Valley View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
0.1 miles
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-9760 0.1 K-5 552 - Battle Creek Endeavor Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 659 students
0.5 miles
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)962-9300 0.5 K-8 659 - Battle Creek Battle Creek Montessori Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 166 students
1.4 miles
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)339-3308 1.4 K-8 166 - Battle Creek Lamora Park School Grades: K-2 | 238 students
1.6 miles
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-9725 1.6 K-2 238 - Battle Creek Northwestern Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 383 students
2.0 miles
176 Limit St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-9607 2.0 6-12 383
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