Top Rankings
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 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 834 students in Harper Creek Community Schools School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Michigan.
Public Middle School in Harper Creek Community School School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,359 Schools
# Students
2,819 Students
539,456 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
31,429 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Harper Creek Community Schools 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 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
0.60
# American Indian Students
15 Students
5,388 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
18,565 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
46,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
95 Students
123,990 Students
% Black Students
3%
23%
# White Students
2,319 Students
317,045 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
444 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
219 Students
26,282 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
212
18,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
223
17,662
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
17,210
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
17,790
# Students in 4th Grade:
239
19,133
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
26,521
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
87,703
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
34,388
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
31,836
# Students in 11th Grade:
219
29,419
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
30,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,140
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,923 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,231
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,923
$17,559
Best Harper Creek Community Schools School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harper Creek Middle School
Magnet 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
| 834 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
