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#751 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 24% in state

Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center

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

A middle school in Battle Creek, MI where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 VAN BUREN ST W, Battle Creek, MI 49017

  • Math 12% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 28% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics2.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$18,231
Chronic Absenteeism38.5%

Students at Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 20% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

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

Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

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 Battle Creek Stem Innovation 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

$58,500

Median home value

$134,800

Median rent

$946/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MSEnrollment path unverified6.56–80.4 mi55Compare →
Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–121.4 mi87Compare →
Northwestern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.26–81.5 mi209Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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 Public Schools

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 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

Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center

Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is a public middle school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 117 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center

What grades does Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center serve?

Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center?

Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center rank in MI?

Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center ranks #751 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Stem Innovation Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center a charter school?

No, Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center a Title I school?

No, Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center?

55.6% of students at Battle Creek Stem Innovation 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
117
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.5%
Area population (ZIP 49017)
20,785
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
43.7
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 49017; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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