Springfield Middle School

Summary:

Springfield Middle School is a public middle school located in Springfield, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 377 students. The school is part of the Battle Creek Public Schools district, which is ranked 575 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Springfield Middle School faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 31.9% to 63.8%, which are much higher than nearby schools like Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center (29.6%) and Gull Lake Middle School (27.7%). Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 13.1% of 6th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5% and the district average of 11.8%. This trend is consistent across subjects and grade levels.

While the school's racial composition is diverse, with a roughly even split between White and African American students, there are significant disparities in academic performance, with African American and Hispanic students generally outperforming their White peers. Additionally, the school's high poverty rate, with 78.51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the academic challenges. Over the past several years, Springfield Middle School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 722 out of 792 Michigan middle schools in 2018-2019 to 810 out of 897 in 2023-2024, indicating the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1023 Avenue A
       Springfield, MI  49037-7605


(269) 965-9640

District: Battle Creek Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
810th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,917 Help


Students who attend Springfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    Battle Creek Central High School

Feeder schools for Springfield Middle School:

Elementary:    Valley View Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.8%
White:
35.0%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.5% Help


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Compare Details Springfield Middle School ranks worse than 90.3% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Battle Creek Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Springfield Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Battle Creek Public Schools District. Student population at Springfield Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.8%), White (35%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School is 13.3. 1 middle schools in the Battle Creek Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springfield Middle School is $20,917. 1 middle schools in the Battle Creek Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Springfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Middle School 810th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Springfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Battle Creek Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Public Schools 575th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Springfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.82 663rd 806 17.7%
2007 18.19 734th 823 10.8%
2008 24.36 726th 839 13.5%
2009 21.57 745th 847 12.0%
2010 37.88 663rd 851 22.1%
2011 24.49 731st 858 14.8%
2012 19.98 763rd 900 15.2%
2013 27.36 703rd 919 23.5%
2014 20.05 765th 921 16.9%
2015 20.62 726th 919 21.0%
2016 14.20 763rd 894 14.7%
2017 9.43 762nd 821 7.2%
2018 18.06 718th 838 14.3%
2019 10.55 722nd 792 8.8%
2021 7.10 659th 675 2.4%
2022 7.68 744th 776 4.1%
2023 10.82 797th 883 9.7%
2024 11.66 810th 897 9.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.63 127th 156 18.6%
2024 5.30 176th 176 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.43 140th 154 9.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.73 674th 815 17.3%
2019 11.19 630th 672 6.3%
2021 7.80 515th 523 1.5%
2022 8.18 669th 691 3.2%
2023 14.42 736th 825 10.8%
2024 15.15 749th 836 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.65 640th 794 19.4%
2019 9.14 617th 658 6.2%
2021 5.44 515th 521 1.2%
2022 6.15 644th 657 2.0%
2023 9.97 710th 770 7.8%
2024 12.18 704th 771 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.70 685th 797 14.1%
2019 7.75 609th 639 4.7%
2021 5.93 530th 540 1.9%
2022 5.69 646th 658 1.8%
2023 7.98 741st 776 4.5%
2024 7.35 758th 786 3.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.73 101st 104 2.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.84 209th 366 42.9%
2019 39.01 119th 196 39.3%
2023 19.36 266th 310 14.2%
2024 23.86 235th 300 21.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.70 260th 266 2.3%
2023 22.01 203rd 246 17.5%
2024 33.58 172nd 257 33.1%
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Rank History for White students at Springfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.37 629th 678 7.2%
2019 7.75 603rd 624 3.4%
2021 7.18 568th 577 1.6%
2022 8.92 616th 638 3.4%
2023 10.41 651st 688 5.4%
2024 10.08 660th 701 5.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Springfield Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 345 22 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1989 356 31 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 395
1990 378 24 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1991 347 26 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 381
1992 357 39 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 382 35 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 378 34 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 374 26 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 374 26 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 356 37 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 315 43 3 2 8 n/a n/a 0 371
1999 309 43 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 297 50 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 317 43 9 8 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 335 58 8 33 13 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 335 58 8 33 13 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 299 82 8 41 15 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 289 96 10 38 15 n/a n/a 0 448
2006 273 96 16 33 17 n/a n/a 0 435
2007 261 123 16 35 13 n/a n/a 0 448
2008 210 104 20 30 9 n/a n/a 24 397
2009 220 112 19 36 9 n/a n/a 46 442
2010 161 90 16 32 6 n/a n/a 42 347
2011 173 96 16 50 7 0 28 0 370
2012 197 190 22 78 6 2 38 0 533
2013 203 168 26 78 4 1 38 0 518
2014 209 158 38 82 3 1 56 0 547
2015 223 136 37 81 3 0 61 0 541
2016 202 142 45 77 0 0 58 0 524
2017 173 150 37 87 0 0 56 0 503
2018 182 142 32 72 1 0 50 0 479
2019 207 136 24 85 3 0 65 0 520
2020 197 138 15 69 6 0 64 0 489
2021 173 129 13 65 4 0 54 0 438
2022 145 129 12 58 4 0 55 0 403
2023 132 135 11 49 1 0 49 0 377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Springfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 n/a n/a n/a
1989 395 n/a n/a 25.1
1990 411 37.0 11.1 25.5
1991 381 n/a n/a n/a
1992 401 n/a n/a 44.9
1993 427 n/a 0.0 49.9
1994 420 21.6 19.4 36.2
1995 411 26.2 15.7 36.3
1996 411 26.2 15.7 36.3
1997 402 27.0 14.9 39.3
1998 371 26.0 14.3 38.3
1999 362 26.0 13.9 38.4
2000 362 25.4 14.3 49.7
2001 379 24.8 15.3 55.1
2002 447 28.0 16.0 65.3
2003 447 28.0 16.0 65.3
2004 445 30.6 14.5 59.3
2005 448 31.8 14.1 67.4
2006 435 29.0 15.0 68.5
2007 448 30.0 14.9 70.5
2008 397 31.1 12.8 75.3
2009 442 27.7 16.0 81.1
2010 347 22.4 15.4 83
2011 370 21.6 17.1 71.6
2012 533 31.4 16.9 80.9
2013 518 30.6 16.9 70.1
2014 547 27.2 20.1 74.8
2015 541 32.0 16.9 57.3
2016 524 34.0 15.4 65.3
2017 503 31.0 16.2 82.7
2018 479 34.0 14.0 83.9
2019 520 35.6 14.5 85.6
2020 489 26.0 18.7 74
2021 438 32.2 13.5 75.8
2022 403 31.6 12.7 73.4
2023 377 28.1 13.3 78.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Springfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 n/a n/a n/a
1989 395 n/a n/a 25.1
1990 411 37.0 11.1 25.5
1991 381 n/a n/a n/a
1992 401 n/a n/a 44.9
1993 427 n/a 0.0 49.9
1994 420 21.6 19.4 36.2
1995 411 26.2 15.7 36.3
1996 411 26.2 15.7 36.3
1997 402 27.0 14.9 39.3
1998 371 26.0 14.3 38.3
1999 362 26.0 13.9 38.4
2000 362 25.4 14.3 49.7
2001 379 24.8 15.3 55.1
2002 447 28.0 16.0 65.3
2003 447 28.0 16.0 65.3
2004 445 30.6 14.5 59.3
2005 448 31.8 14.1 67.4
2006 435 29.0 15.0 68.5
2007 448 30.0 14.9 70.5
2008 397 31.1 12.8 75.3
2009 442 27.7 16.0 81.1
2010 347 22.4 15.4 83
2011 370 21.6 17.1 71.6
2012 533 31.4 16.9 80.9
2013 518 30.6 16.9 70.1
2014 547 27.2 20.1 74.8
2015 541 32.0 16.9 57.3
2016 524 34.0 15.4 65.3
2017 503 31.0 16.2 82.7
2018 479 34.0 14.0 83.9
2019 520 35.6 14.5 85.6
2020 489 26.0 18.7 74
2021 438 32.2 13.5 75.8
2022 403 31.6 12.7 73.4
2023 377 28.1 13.3 78.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Springfield Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,927 (13.6%) $12,282 (86.4%) $14,209
2020 $1,954 (12.9%) $13,206 (87.1%) $15,161
2021 $2,399 (13.8%) $14,966 (86.2%) $17,365
2022 $3,209 (18.5%) $14,124 (81.5%) $17,333
2023 $4,225 (20.2%) $16,692 (79.8%) $20,917

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springfield Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 722nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 797th of 883 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Middle School)18.117.8
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Public Schools)13.812.8
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Springfield Middle School)12.98.5
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (Battle Creek Public Schools)8.95.1
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Middle School)17.414.8
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Public Schools)11.814
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Springfield Middle School)12.811.3
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Battle Creek Public Schools)7.37.7
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Springfield Middle School)10.25.9
 4.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Battle Creek Public Schools)6.85.2
 1.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Middle School)42.129.1
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Public Schools)33.725.3
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Springfield Middle School)10.45.1
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Battle Creek Public Schools)7.56.1
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520377
 27.5%
African American136135
 0.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2411
 54.2%
Hispanic8549
 42.4%
Pacific Islander00
White207132
 36.2%
Two or More Races6549
 24.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.6%78.5%
 7.1%


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Students at Springfield Middle School are 36% African American, 35% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Springfield Middle School usually go on to attend Battle Creek Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Springfield Middle School.

Springfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Michigan middle schools.


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