For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,928 students in Pennfield Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Pennfield Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
1,928 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Pennfield Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#524 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
85 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
1,530 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
129
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,362 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,026
$18,441
Spending / Student
$12,362
$17,627
Best Pennfield Schools School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8465 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Grades: 3-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Pennfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8299 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Grades: 8-12
| 778 students
Rank: #33.
Pennfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Grades: 6-7
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Grades: K-2
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
6510 Purdy Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9795
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9795
Grades: K-2
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pennfield Schools School District?
Pennfield Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,928 students.
What is the rank of Pennfield Schools School District?
Pennfield Schools School District is ranked #546 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennfield Schools School District?
79% of Pennfield Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pennfield Schools School District?
Pennfield Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pennfield Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,362 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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