Below Average
#2747 of 3,192 schools in MI
Springfield Middle School
Middle School · Battle Creek Public Schools · Springfield, MI
A Battle Creek Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1023 Avenue A, Springfield, MI 49037
- Math 8% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 22% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springfield Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Springfield 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Northwestern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 209 | 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
- #4 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
Springfield Middle School is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Middle School
Springfield Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 395 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,747 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Middle School
What grades does Springfield Middle School serve?
Springfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Middle School rank in MI?
Springfield Middle School ranks #2,747 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Springfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Springfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Springfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Springfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Springfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield Middle School?
80.5% of students at Springfield 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
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (269) 965-9640
- 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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