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#1429 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
Middle School · Berrien Springs Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Berrien Springs Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
35 HAMBLIN AVE W, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Math 19% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 55:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 17 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS 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 51Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Stem Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Northwestern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 275 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berrien Springs Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS is listed in Berrien Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS is a public middle school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 55 students in grades 6th-8th with a 55:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,429 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
What grades does West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS serve?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS?
The student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS is 55:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS rank in MI?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS ranks #1,429 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS's MySchoolScout rating?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS a charter school?
No, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS a Title I school?
No, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS?
72.7% of students at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS 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
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 55:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.8%
- Phone
- (269) 441-0012
- Area population (ZIP 49017)
- 20,785
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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