Needs Improvement
#3029 of 3,192 schools in MI
Prairieview School
Elementary School · Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) · Battle Creek, MI
A Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1675 Iroquois Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Math 10% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairieview School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Prairieview 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Area Catholic School St Joseph ElemenPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Arbor AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Westlake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun)
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Prairieview School is listed in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairieview School
Prairieview School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun), serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,029 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairieview School
What grades does Prairieview School serve?
Prairieview School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Prairieview School?
Prairieview School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairieview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairieview School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairieview School rank in MI?
Prairieview School ranks #3,029 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Prairieview School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairieview School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Prairieview School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairieview School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairieview School a charter school?
No, Prairieview School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairieview School a Title I school?
No, Prairieview School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairieview School?
86.6% of students at Prairieview 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
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (269) 565-4600
- 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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