Needs Improvement
#3113 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dudley School
Elementary School · Battle Creek Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Battle Creek Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
308 ROOSEVELT AVE W, Battle Creek, MI 49037
- Math 3% proficient (2015)
- Reading 12% proficient (2015)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dudley School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2012, to 7% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dudley 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Fremont International AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Pennfield Purdy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–2 | 1.9 mi | 212 | 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.
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
- #10 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
Dudley School is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dudley School
Dudley School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,113 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dudley School
What grades does Dudley School serve?
Dudley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dudley School?
Dudley School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dudley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dudley School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dudley School rank in MI?
Dudley School ranks #3,113 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dudley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dudley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Dudley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dudley School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Dudley School a charter school?
No, Dudley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dudley School a Title I school?
No, Dudley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dudley School?
84.8% of students at Dudley 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (269) 965-9720
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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