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#1687 of 3,192 schools in MI
Minges Brook School
Elementary School · Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) · Battle Creek, MI
A Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
435 LINCOLN HILL DR, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Math 40% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minges Brook School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minges Brook 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$67,719
Median home value
$171,000
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Arbor AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Westlake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 275 | 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.
Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun)
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minges Brook School is listed in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minges Brook School
Minges Brook School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun), serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,687 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minges Brook School
What grades does Minges Brook School serve?
Minges Brook School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Minges Brook School?
Minges Brook School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minges Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minges Brook School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minges Brook School rank in MI?
Minges Brook School ranks #1,687 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Minges Brook School's MySchoolScout rating?
Minges Brook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Minges Brook School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minges Brook School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Minges Brook School a charter school?
No, Minges Brook School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minges Brook School a Title I school?
No, Minges Brook School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minges Brook School?
67.5% of students at Minges Brook 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (269) 565-4500
- Area population (ZIP 49015)
- 29,013
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 49015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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