Below Average
#2855 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lamora Park School
Elementary School · Battle Creek Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Battle Creek Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
65 WOODLAWN AVE N, Battle Creek, MI 49037
- Math 30% proficient (2015)
- Reading 27% proficient (2015)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lamora Park School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 50% (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
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lamora Park 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Endeavor Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Dudley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–2 | 2.2 mi | 132 | 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.
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 Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Lamora Park School is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lamora Park School
Lamora Park School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,855 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamora Park School
What grades does Lamora Park School serve?
Lamora Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Lamora Park School?
Lamora Park School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamora Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamora Park School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lamora Park School rank in MI?
Lamora Park School ranks #2,855 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lamora Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamora Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Lamora Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamora Park School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Lamora Park School a charter school?
No, Lamora Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lamora Park School a Title I school?
No, Lamora Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamora Park School?
92.4% of students at Lamora Park 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
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.5%
- Phone
- (269) 965-9725
- 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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