Serving 26 students in grades 6-8, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool's student population of 26 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2208 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
69%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool's ranking?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool is ranked #2208 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool?
26 students attend West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool offer ?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool part of?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MiddleSchool is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District.
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