Pennfield Schools School District
School District · Battle Creek, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,581
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,581
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Evaluating Pennfield Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pennfield 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.
Pennfield Senior High School
Battle Creek · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary
Battle Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pennfield Middle School
Battle Creek · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#448 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,581
$1,002 vs Michigan median
District size
1,928 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Pennfield Schools ranks #448 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Pennfield Schools's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pennfield Senior High School (5.1/10), Pennfield Dunlap Elementary (4.7/10), and Pennfield Middle School (4.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pennfield Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennfield Senior High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pennfield Dunlap Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Pennfield Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pennfield Schools
Pennfield Schools is a Battle Creek, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,928 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. The district invests $13,581 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Pennfield Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pennfield Senior High School, which has a composite score of 5.1/10.
In standardized testing, Pennfield Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pennfield Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pennfield Schools with test data.
Schools in Pennfield Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Battle Creek
- Total Enrollment
- 1,928
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pennfield Schools?
Pennfield 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 Pennfield Schools?
The average composite rating for Pennfield Schools is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pennfield Schools?
Pennfield Schools spends $13,581 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pennfield Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pennfield Schools is 19.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pennfield Schools?
Pennfield Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Pennfield Schools with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What are the test scores in Pennfield Schools?
Across schools in Pennfield Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pennfield Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Pennfield Schools has an average school rating of 5.1/10 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.0%
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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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