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#3152 of 3,192 schools in MI
Post Franklin School
Elementary School · Battle Creek Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Battle Creek Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 NEWARK AVE, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Math 12% proficient (2015)
- Reading 12% proficient (2015)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Post Franklin School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2012, to 12% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 37% (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
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Post Franklin 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$63,383
Median home value
$159,100
Median rent
$997/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49014; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont International AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Arbor AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Doris Klaussen Dev CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 228 | 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.
Battle Creek Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Post Franklin School is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Post Franklin School
Post Franklin School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,152 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Post Franklin School
What grades does Post Franklin School serve?
Post Franklin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Post Franklin School?
Post Franklin School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Franklin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Franklin School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Post Franklin School rank in MI?
Post Franklin School ranks #3,152 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Post Franklin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Post Franklin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Post Franklin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Post Franklin School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Post Franklin School a charter school?
No, Post Franklin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Post Franklin School a Title I school?
No, Post Franklin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Post Franklin School?
91.7% of students at Post Franklin 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.0%
- Phone
- (269) 965-9693
- Area population (ZIP 49014)
- 21,931
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 49014; 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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