Springfield Middle School
Tel:
(269) 965-9640
- Springfield Middle School serves 479 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Springfield Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Springfield Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Springfield Middle School's student population of 479 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Springfield Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Springfield Middle 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) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2268 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 8% |
| Black | 30% | 18% |
| White | 38% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 Springfield Middle School is Battle Creek Mathsci Center (1.2 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: PK-5 | 560 students
0.1 miles
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9760 0.1 PK-5 560 - Battle Creek Endeavor Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 652 students
0.5 miles
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300 0.5 K-8 652 - Battle Creek Battle Creek Mathsci Center Magnet School
Grades: 8-12
1.2 miles
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440 1.2 8-12 n/a - Battle Creek Battle Creek Montessori Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 162 students
1.4 miles
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308 1.4 PK-8 162 - Battle Creek Lamora Park School Grades: PK-2 | 219 students
1.6 miles
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725 1.6 PK-2 219
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