Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Urbandale 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)11%
7%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(15-16)32%
18%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)48%
68%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Urbandale School?
305 students attend Urbandale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Urbandale School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urbandale School?
Urbandale School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Urbandale School offer ?
Urbandale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Urbandale School part of?
Urbandale School is part of Battle Creek Public Schools.
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