Excellent
#280 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Fremont International Academy
Elementary School · Battle Creek Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Battle Creek Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 EMMETT ST E, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Math 25% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fremont International Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 10 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fremont International 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- 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
$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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann J Kellogg SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 3–6 | 0.9 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Verona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Dudley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–2 | 1.5 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Post Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–2 | 1.5 mi | 240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Battle Creek Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Fremont International Academy is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fremont International Academy
Fremont International Academy is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fremont International Academy
What grades does Fremont International Academy serve?
Fremont International Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fremont International Academy?
Fremont International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont International Academy is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fremont International Academy rank in MI?
Fremont International Academy ranks #280 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fremont International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fremont International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Fremont International Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fremont International Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Fremont International Academy a charter school?
No, Fremont International Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fremont International Academy a Title I school?
No, Fremont International Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fremont International Academy?
68.4% of students at Fremont International 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (269) 965-9715
- 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
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