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#3070 of 3,192 schools in MI
Northwestern Middle School
Middle School · Battle Creek Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Battle Creek Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
176 LIMIT ST, Battle Creek, MI 49037
- Math 4% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Middle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northwestern Middle 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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 | 0.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Stem Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Springfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 395 | 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.
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
- #9 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
Northwestern Middle School is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Middle School
Northwestern Middle School is a public middle school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 209 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,070 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Middle School
What grades does Northwestern Middle School serve?
Northwestern Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Middle School rank in MI?
Northwestern Middle School ranks #3,070 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Northwestern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Northwestern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwestern Middle School a charter school?
No, Northwestern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Middle School?
88.0% of students at Northwestern Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.8%
- Phone
- (269) 965-9607
- 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 · 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 49037; 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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