Battle Creek Public Schools School District
School District · Battle Creek, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,693
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,693
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#504 of 535
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,231
+$3,636 vs Michigan median
District size
3,693 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Battle Creek Public Schools ranks #504 of 535 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Battle Creek Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fremont International Academy (8.1/10), Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center (7.3/10), and Battle Creek Central High School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Battle Creek Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Battle Creek Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont International Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Battle Creek Central High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Springfield Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Lamora Park School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Ann J Kellogg School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Valley View Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Northwestern Middle School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Dudley School | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek Public Schools is a Battle Creek, Michigan school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 3,693 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $18,231 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Battle Creek Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fremont International Academy, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Battle Creek Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 20.5% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Battle Creek Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Battle Creek Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Battle Creek Public Schools
13 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Battle Creek
- Total Enrollment
- 3,693
- Teachers (FTE)
- 258
- District spending per student
- $18,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Battle Creek Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Battle Creek Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Battle Creek Public Schools is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Battle Creek Public Schools's district-level spending was $18,231 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Battle Creek Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Battle Creek Public Schools is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Fremont International Academy is the highest-rated school in Battle Creek Public Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Across schools in Battle Creek Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Battle Creek Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Battle Creek Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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