Top Rankings
Calhoun Intermediate School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 240 students in Calhoun Intermediate School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Calhoun Intermediate School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
240 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Calhoun Intermediate School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 851 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 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%

Graduation Rate
<50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
35 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
14%
18%
# White Students
152 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
63%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
7
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
42
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $348,383 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $298,854 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$72 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$348,383
$18,510

Spending / Student
$298,854
$17,693

Best Calhoun Intermediate School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun County Juvenile Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Doris Klaussen Dev Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 E Jameson Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Area Career Center
Vocational School
475 Roosevelt Ave E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun Intermediate School District?
Calhoun Intermediate School District manages 3 public schools serving 240 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun Intermediate School District?
Calhoun Intermediate School District is ranked #180 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun Intermediate School District?
63% of Calhoun Intermediate School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun Intermediate School District?
Calhoun Intermediate School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Calhoun Intermediate School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $298,854 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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