Harper Creek Community Schools School District
School District · Battle Creek, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,295
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,295
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Harper Creek Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harper Creek Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wattles Park Elementary School
Battle Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harper Creek High School
Battle Creek · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sonoma Elementary
Battle Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#384 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,295
$288 vs Michigan median
District size
2,863 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Harper Creek Community Schools ranks #384 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Harper Creek Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wattles Park Elementary School (6.0/10), Harper Creek High School (5.8/10), and Sonoma Elementary (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Harper Creek Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wattles Park Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Harper Creek High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Sonoma Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Beadle Lake Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Harper Creek Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harper Creek Community Schools
Harper Creek Community Schools is a Battle Creek, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,863 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $14,295 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Harper Creek Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wattles Park Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Harper Creek Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Harper Creek Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harper Creek Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Harper Creek Community Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Battle Creek
- Total Enrollment
- 2,863
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harper Creek Community Schools?
Harper Creek Community Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harper Creek Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Harper Creek Community Schools is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Harper Creek Community Schools?
Harper Creek Community Schools spends $14,295 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harper Creek Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harper Creek Community Schools is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harper Creek Community Schools?
Wattles Park Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Harper Creek Community Schools with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Harper Creek Community Schools?
Across schools in Harper Creek Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harper Creek Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Harper Creek Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 5 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.5%
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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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