Top Rankings
Battle Creek School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,734 students in Battle Creek School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Battle Creek School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,734 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Battle Creek School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 58% has decreased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#765 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Graduation Rate
58%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
494 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
1,497 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
40%
18%
# White Students
1,079 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
29%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
592 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
282
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
329
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
283
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
300
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
211
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
270
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
378
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
284
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,681 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,132 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,681
$18,370
Spending / Student
$18,132
$17,559
Best Battle Creek School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Grades: 8-12
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Fremont International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 849-9119
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 849-9119
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Lamora Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Grades: PK-2
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3513
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3513
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #66.
Battle Creek Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #77.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Post Franklin School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Newark Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9693
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9693
Grades: K-2
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Northwestern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
176 Limit St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9607
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9607
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #1010.
Ann J Kellogg School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Champion St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Grades: 3-6
| 226 students
Rank: #1111.
Verona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
Rank: #1212.
Dudley School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 Roosevelt Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Grades: PK-2
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Creek Mathsci Center
Magnet School
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District manages 13 public schools serving 3,734 students.
What is the rank of Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District is ranked #753 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Creek School District?
40% of Battle Creek School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Battle Creek School District?
Battle Creek School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Battle Creek School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,132 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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