Arbor Academy

Summary:

Arbor Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 192 students in grades K-8 in Battle Creek, Michigan. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Arbor Academy's performance is consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 19.23% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 40.9%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also very high, ranging from 55.3% to 57.6% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby Prairieview School and other local schools. Additionally, Arbor Academy has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.81% to 86.26% over the past 3 years.

While Arbor Academy's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Dudley School and Ann J Kellogg School, the school does have a diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White, African American, and Hispanic students. However, the school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and Battle Creek Public Schools district rating, has declined over the past decade, dropping from a 2-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 1-star rating in recent years.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 55 Arbor St
       Battle Creek, MI  49015-2903


(269) 963-5851

District: Arbor Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,992 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.3%
African American:
31.3%
Hispanic:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arbor Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arbor Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.12. (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 Student population at Arbor Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.3%), African American (31.3%), Hispanic (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arbor Academy is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arbor Academy is $11,992.
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Rank History for Arbor Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Arbor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.41 1256th 1545 18.7%
2007 35.86 1241st 1565 20.7%
2008 46.80 1090th 1577 30.9%
2009 57.55 866th 1589 45.5%
2010 60.53 838th 1552 46.0%
2011 45.99 1076th 1552 30.7%
2012 34.90 1145th 1566 26.9%
2013 33.95 1132nd 1563 27.6%
2014 23.14 1245th 1533 18.8%
2015 38.40 1027th 1580 35.0%
2016 46.07 851st 1548 45.0%
2017 25.03 1087th 1466 25.9%
2018 18.54 1231st 1448 15.0%
2019 11.08 1268th 1408 9.9%
2023 22.18 1110th 1470 24.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arbor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.97 1137th 1397 18.6%
2023 33.42 900th 1350 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Arbor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.98 1247th 1443 13.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Arbor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.28 1152nd 1446 20.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Arbor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.54 1167th 1253 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arbor Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.14 405th 823 50.8%
2009 87.20 32nd 847 96.2%
2010 67.41 334th 851 60.8%
2011 51.48 547th 858 36.2%
2012 45.04 526th 900 41.6%
2013 57.12 377th 919 59.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Arbor Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1999 22 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2000 56 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2001 82 11 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 100
2002 111 16 2 1 4 n/a n/a 1 135
2003 111 16 2 1 4 n/a n/a 1 135
2004 133 19 1 2 3 n/a n/a 1 159
2005 150 16 0 3 1 n/a n/a 1 171
2006 169 29 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2007 161 35 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2008 134 41 n/a 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 184
2009 134 41 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2010 147 43 0 10 1 n/a n/a 19 220
2011 140 50 0 18 0 0 12 0 220
2012 135 46 0 17 0 0 9 0 207
2013 116 63 1 23 0 0 12 0 215
2014 101 41 2 21 0 0 25 0 190
2015 95 58 2 27 0 0 27 0 209
2016 81 54 2 33 0 0 22 0 192
2017 84 77 2 41 0 0 24 0 228
2018 78 77 1 41 1 0 14 0 212
2019 72 64 0 50 1 0 27 0 214
2020 67 56 1 47 1 0 33 0 205
2021 68 58 3 39 0 0 23 0 191
2022 60 77 4 42 1 0 27 0 211
2023 62 60 3 43 1 0 23 0 192

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 Arbor Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 24 3.0 8.0 33.3
2000 70 7.0 10.0 41.4
2001 100 12.5 8.0 42
2002 135 n/a n/a 33.6
2003 135 n/a n/a 33.6
2004 159 17.0 9.4 35.4
2005 171 18.0 9.5 32.4
2006 203 20.0 10.2 39.9
2007 207 18.5 11.2 44.4
2008 184 17.5 10.5 50
2009 184 20.0 9.2 56
2010 220 22.0 10.0 69.7
2011 220 20.0 11.0 64.5
2012 207 23.5 8.8 63.3
2013 215 22.5 9.5 67.9
2014 190 19.0 10.0 68.9
2015 209 20.0 10.4 83.7
2016 192 19.0 10.1 70.8
2017 228 16.0 14.2 79.8
2018 212 11.0 19.2 82.1
2019 214 11.9 17.9 86.4
2020 205 10.9 18.7 84.9
2021 191 11.0 17.3 85.9
2022 211 13.0 16.2 86.3
2023 192 15.0 12.8 82.8

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 Arbor Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 24 3.0 8.0 33.3
2000 70 7.0 10.0 41.4
2001 100 12.5 8.0 42
2002 135 n/a n/a 33.6
2003 135 n/a n/a 33.6
2004 159 17.0 9.4 35.4
2005 171 18.0 9.5 32.4
2006 203 20.0 10.2 39.9
2007 207 18.5 11.2 44.4
2008 184 17.5 10.5 50
2009 184 20.0 9.2 56
2010 220 22.0 10.0 69.7
2011 220 20.0 11.0 64.5
2012 207 23.5 8.8 63.3
2013 215 22.5 9.5 67.9
2014 190 19.0 10.0 68.9
2015 209 20.0 10.4 83.7
2016 192 19.0 10.1 70.8
2017 228 16.0 14.2 79.8
2018 212 11.0 19.2 82.1
2019 214 11.9 17.9 86.4
2020 205 10.9 18.7 84.9
2021 191 11.0 17.3 85.9
2022 211 13.0 16.2 86.3
2023 192 15.0 12.8 82.8

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 Arbor Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,224 (12.1%) $8,873 (87.9%) $10,097
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $1,788 (15.5%) $9,772 (84.5%) $11,560
2022 $2,178 (18.9%) $9,327 (81.1%) $11,504
2023 $2,752 (22.9%) $9,239 (77.0%) $11,992

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arbor Academy

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 1268th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1110th of 1470 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arbor Academy)21.227.8
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arbor Academy)21.227.8
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Arbor Academy)15.233.3
 18.1%
   4th Grade Math (Arbor Academy)15.233.3
 18.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students214192
 10.3%
African American6460
 6.3%
American Indian11
Asian03
Hispanic5043
 14%
Pacific Islander00
White7262
 13.9%
Two or More Races2723
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.4%82.8%
 3.6%


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Students at Arbor Academy are 32% White, 31% African American, 22% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended Arbor Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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