Very Good
#996 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Battle Creek Montessori Academy · Springfield, MI
A charter elementary school in Springfield, MI where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
399 20TH ST N, Springfield, MI 49037
- Math 16% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 21% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph ElemenPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Montessori Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,979NCES 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 Montessori Academy is listed in Battle Creek Montessori Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Battle Creek Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Springfield, MI, part of Battle Creek Montessori Academy, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battle Creek Montessori Academy
What grades does Battle Creek Montessori Academy serve?
Battle Creek Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Battle Creek Montessori Academy?
Battle Creek Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Montessori Academy is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battle Creek Montessori Academy rank in MI?
Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks #996 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Battle Creek Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Battle Creek Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Montessori Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Creek Montessori Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Battle Creek Montessori Academy a charter school?
Yes, Battle Creek Montessori Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Battle Creek Montessori Academy a Title I school?
No, Battle Creek Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battle Creek Montessori Academy?
86.0% of students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (269) 339-3308
- 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 · 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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