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#1842 of 3,192 schools in MI
Wattles Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Harper Creek Community Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Harper Creek Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
132 WATTLES RD S, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Math 45% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wattles Park Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wattles Park Elementary 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Klaussen Dev CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Beadle Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Verona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 3–5 | 2.8 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Post Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–2 | 3.1 mi | 240 | 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.
Harper Creek Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,295NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wattles Park Elementary School is listed in Harper Creek Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wattles Park Elementary School
Wattles Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Harper Creek Community Schools, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,842 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wattles Park Elementary School
What grades does Wattles Park Elementary School serve?
Wattles Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Wattles Park Elementary School?
Wattles Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wattles Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wattles Park Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wattles Park Elementary School rank in MI?
Wattles Park Elementary School ranks #1,842 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wattles Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wattles Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Wattles Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wattles Park Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wattles Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wattles Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wattles Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wattles Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wattles Park Elementary School?
55.9% of students at Wattles Park Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (269) 441-5853
- 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 · 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 49014; 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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