Northwestern Middle School vs Pennfield Middle School
Pennfield Middle School has a higher overall rating of 4.0/10 compared to 3.2/10. Pennfield Middle School is significantly larger with 327 students, about 1.6× the size of Northwestern Middle School (209). In math proficiency, Pennfield Middle School leads at 29.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Northwestern Middle School
Battle Creek, MI
3.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
209 students
Pennfield Middle School
Battle Creek, MI
4.0/10
Middle School6th – 7th
327 students
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| Metric | Northwestern Middle School | Pennfield Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.2 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Growth Score | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88% | 63.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| State Rank | #3,085 of 3,198 | #2,938 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 4th | 8th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwestern Middle School | Pennfield Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 3.0% | 29.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 12.0% | 38.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northwestern Middle School | Pennfield Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 7th |
| Enrollment | 209 | 327 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.0% | 63.6% |
| District | Battle Creek Public Schools | Pennfield Schools |
| City | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Battle Creek (49037) | Battle Creek (49017) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,598 | $58,500 |
| Median Home Value | $90,600 | $134,800 |
| Median Rent | $843 | $946 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 12.2% | 20.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.9% | 12.3% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 20 min |