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Harper Creek Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,863 students in Harper Creek Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Harper Creek Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,863 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Harper Creek Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#457 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
81 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
2,340 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
245 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
271
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
238
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
217
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
207
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,740 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,027
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,740
$17,693
Best Harper Creek Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wattles Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Wattles Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Grades: K-4
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4640 B Dr S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Grades: K-4
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Harper Creek High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12677 Beadle Lake Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #44.
Harper Creek Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7290 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Grades: 5-8
| 896 students
Rank: #55.
Beadle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8175 C Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harper Creek Community Schools School District?
Harper Creek Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,863 students.
What is the rank of Harper Creek Community Schools School District?
Harper Creek Community Schools School District is ranked #441 out of 851 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Creek Community Schools School District?
82% of Harper Creek Community Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harper Creek Community Schools School District?
Harper Creek Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Harper Creek Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,740 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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