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#2917 of 3,192 schools in MI

Ann J Kellogg School

Elementary School · Battle Creek Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI

A Battle Creek Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

306 CHAMPION ST, Battle Creek, MI 49037

  • Math 9% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 11% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-32.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.3 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$18,231
Chronic Absenteeism63.4%

Students at Ann J Kellogg School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where Ann J Kellogg School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,679/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$42,598

Median home value

$90,600

Median rent

$843/mo

College educated

12.2%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

22.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–120.9 mi87Compare →
Fremont International AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.9 mi348Compare →
Battle Creek Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.0PK–81.5 mi150Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Battle Creek Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 12
District spending per student
$18,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ann J Kellogg School is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ann J Kellogg School

Ann J Kellogg School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 216 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,917 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ann J Kellogg School

What grades does Ann J Kellogg School serve?

Ann J Kellogg School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Ann J Kellogg School?

Ann J Kellogg School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann J Kellogg School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ann J Kellogg School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ann J Kellogg School rank in MI?

Ann J Kellogg School ranks #2,917 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Ann J Kellogg School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ann J Kellogg School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ann J Kellogg School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ann J Kellogg School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ann J Kellogg School a charter school?

No, Ann J Kellogg School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ann J Kellogg School a Title I school?

No, Ann J Kellogg School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ann J Kellogg School?

92.1% of students at Ann J Kellogg School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.4%
Area population (ZIP 49037)
19,924
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49037; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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