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#1714 of 3,192 schools in MI
Battle Creek Area Learning Center
High School · Battle Creek Area Learning Center · Springfield, MI
A charter high school in Springfield, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
765 UPTON AVE, Springfield, MI 49037
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Battle Creek Area Learning Center 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Battle Creek Area Learning Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Battle Creek Area Learning Center is listed in Battle Creek Area Learning Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battle Creek Area Learning Center
Battle Creek Area Learning Center is a public high school in Springfield, MI, part of Battle Creek Area Learning Center, serving approximately 179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,714 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battle Creek Area Learning Center
What grades does Battle Creek Area Learning Center serve?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Battle Creek Area Learning Center?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Area Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Area Learning Center is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battle Creek Area Learning Center rank in MI?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center ranks #1,714 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Battle Creek Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Battle Creek Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Creek Area Learning Center has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Battle Creek Area Learning Center a charter school?
Yes, Battle Creek Area Learning Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Battle Creek Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Battle Creek Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battle Creek Area Learning Center?
90.5% of students at Battle Creek Area Learning Center 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.2%
- Phone
- (269) 565-2460
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49037)
- 19,924
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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