Below Average
#2907 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pennfield Middle School
Middle School · Pennfield Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A middle school in Battle Creek, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8587 PENNFIELD RD, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Math 19% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pennfield Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pennfield 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Klaussen Dev CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Stem Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Northwestern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 55 | 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.
Pennfield Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pennfield Middle School is listed in Pennfield Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pennfield Middle School
Pennfield Middle School is a public middle school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Pennfield Schools, serving approximately 327 students in grades 6th-7th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,907 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pennfield Middle School
What grades does Pennfield Middle School serve?
Pennfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Pennfield Middle School?
Pennfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Middle School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pennfield Middle School rank in MI?
Pennfield Middle School ranks #2,907 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pennfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pennfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Pennfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pennfield Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pennfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Pennfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pennfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pennfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pennfield Middle School?
63.6% of students at Pennfield 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.9%
- Phone
- (269) 961-9784
- Area population (ZIP 49017)
- 20,785
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 49017; 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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