Battle Creek Montessori Academy

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Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks 1066 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Battle Creek Montessori Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 193 students in grades PK-8 in Springfield, Michigan, which is part of the Battle Creek Public Schools district.

While Battle Creek Montessori Academy has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of White, African American, and multiracial students, the school faces significant challenges. It has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.8% in 2019-2020 to 34% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with its 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate at just 20% compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.36% to 80.86% over the past few years, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Riverside Elementary School in the Lakeview School District, Battle Creek Montessori Academy generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school rankings. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 856 out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,066 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as instructional quality, student engagement, and addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

399 20th St N
Springfield, MI 49037-4815

(269) 339-3308

District: Battle Creek Montessori Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1066^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,713

Student/teacher ratio: 30.1

Number of students: 193

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.0%

Two or more races:

16.1%

African American:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.11. (See more...)

Compare Details Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks worse than 58.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Battle Creek Montessori Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58%), two or more races (16.1%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Battle Creek Montessori Academy is 30.1. (See more...)

Compare Battle Creek Montessori Academy employs 6.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Battle Creek Montessori Academy is $10,713.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Battle Creek Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Montessori Academy 1066^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Battle Creek Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Montessori Academy 528^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Battle Creek Montessori Academy in the ranking list.)

Battle Creek Montessori Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Battle Creek Montessori Academy 430^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Battle Creek Montessori Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	17.41	1322^nd	1580	16.3%
2016	17.75	1278^th	1548	17.4%
2017	12.77	1278^th	1466	12.8%
2018	20.19	1206^th	1448	16.7%
2019	26.26	1033^rd	1408	26.6%
2021	27.14	856^th	1153	25.8%
2023	29.27	1001^st	1470	31.9%
2024	27.11	1066^th	1486	28.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.27	1068^th	1397	23.6%
2024	32.25	966^th	1381	30.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Battle Creek Montessori Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	22.04	716^th	919	22.1%
2023	45.52	449^th	883	49.2%
2024	38.34	528^th	897	41.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Battle Creek Montessori Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	91	14	2	4	0	0	13	124
2015	129	22	2	14	2	0	13	182
2016	114	29	3	12	1	0	15	174
2017	89	30	4	13	1	0	29	166
2018	104	26	2	17	2	0	11	162
2019	111	43	1	12	2	1	10	180
2020	104	40	2	8	2	1	13	170
2021	88	36	2	9	1	1	25	162
2022	89	39	0	13	0	0	24	165
2023	112	26	5	19	0	0	31	193

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 Battle Creek Montessori Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	124	9.0	13.7	56.5
2015	182	7.0	26.0	63.2
2016	174	8.0	21.7	64.4
2017	166	8.0	20.7	71.7
2018	162	8.0	20.2	82.1
2019	180	9.3	19.3	72.2
2020	170	9.3	18.2	78.8
2021	162	7.8	20.7	80.9
2022	165	7.5	22.0	76.4
2023	193	6.4	30.1	79.8

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 Battle Creek Montessori Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	124	9.0	13.7	56.5
2015	182	7.0	26.0	63.2
2016	174	8.0	21.7	64.4
2017	166	8.0	20.7	71.7
2018	162	8.0	20.2	82.1
2019	180	9.3	19.3	72.2
2020	170	9.3	18.2	78.8
2021	162	7.8	20.7	80.9
2022	165	7.5	22.0	76.4
2023	193	6.4	30.1	79.8

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 Battle Creek Montessori Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,290 (16.6%)	$6,496 (83.4%)	$7,787
2020	$1,432 (17.3%)	$6,848 (82.7%)	$8,280
2021	$2,192 (22.2%)	$7,689 (77.8%)	$9,881
2022	$2,695 (23.9%)	$8,569 (76.1%)	$11,264
2023	$2,613 (24.4%)	$8,099 (75.6%)	$10,712

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Battle Creek Montessori 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 1033^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1001^st of 1470 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Montessori Academy)	22.2	16.7	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Montessori Academy)	22.2	16.7	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Montessori Academy)	40.9	25	15.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Battle Creek Montessori Academy)	40.9	25	15.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	180	193	7.2%
African American	43	26	39.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	12	19	58.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	111	112	0.9%
Two or More Races	10	31	210%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.2%	79.8%	7.6%

Schools Near Battle Creek Montessori Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Battle Creek Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	399 20th St N	Springfield	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 339-3308	193	6	30.1	79.8%	112 (58.0%)	26 (13.5%)	19 (9.8%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (16.1%)	27.1	1066^th of 1486 public elementary schools	28.3%		29.3	1001^st of 1470 public elementary schools	31.9%	65	45.5		20.0		33.3	30.0		26.7					33.3	36.4			$10,713	$2,613	$8,099
Endeavor Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	380 Helmer Rd N	Battle Creek	49037	Calhoun County	Endeavor Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 962-9300	679	37	18.3	86.6%	243 (35.8%)	196 (28.9%)	64 (9.4%)	43 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (19.4%)	28.1	1051^st of 1486 public elementary schools	29.3%		31	981^st of 1470 public elementary schools	33.3%	70	62.7	19.6	35.7	25.6	30.8	32.4	28.8	35.7	20.5	28.1	25.4	23.1	19.0	39.6	6.3	18.9	$11,807	$1,568	$10,239
Valley View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	960 Avenue A	Springfield	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 441-9150	431	28	15.6	79.6%	172 (39.9%)	95 (22.0%)	45 (10.4%)	23 (5.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	92 (21.3%)	12.5	1297^th of 1486 public elementary schools	12.7%		12.2	1275^th of 1470 public elementary schools	13.3%	22			26.9	16.5	19.1			33.3	5.5	5.9			7.4				$16,446	$4,358	$12,088
Arbor Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	55 Arbor St	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Arbor Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 963-5851	192	15	12.8	82.8%	62 (32.3%)	60 (31.3%)	43 (22.4%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.0%)								(n/a)					28.6		27.3						28.6				$11,992	$2,752	$9,239
Prairieview School	Public	PK, KG-4	1675 Iroquois Ave	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Lakeview School District (Calhoun)	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 565-4600	258	19	13.6	87.2%	118 (45.7%)	32 (12.4%)	47 (18.2%)	28 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (12.4%)	10.9	1327^th of 1486 public elementary schools	10.7%		18.4	1186^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.3%	141			8.2	22.2				12.2	22.2								$16,171	$1,853	$14,318
Ann J Kellogg School	Public	3-6	306 Champion St	Battle Creek	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 965-9773	226	16	14.4	89.4%	51 (22.6%)	115 (50.9%)	25 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (14.6%)	4.7	1470^th of 1486 public elementary schools	1.1%		4.9	1447^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.6%	23			3.9	11.8	7.1			11.5	8.7								$16,120	$4,423	$11,697
Dudley School	Public	PK, KG-2	308 Roosevelt Ave W	Battle Creek	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 965-9720	143	16	9.2	88.8%	30 (21.0%)	77 (53.8%)	14 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (15.4%)								(n/a)																	$25,409	$6,194	$19,215
Lamora Park School	Public	PK, KG-2	65 Woodlawn Ave N	Battle Creek	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 965-9725	159	12	13.4	90.6%	50 (31.4%)	59 (37.1%)	19 (11.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (18.2%)								(n/a)																	$17,760	$4,999	$12,761
Westlake Elementary School	Public	K-4	1184 24th St S	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Lakeview School District (Calhoun)	No	No	No	No	(269) 565-4900	378	26	14.4	56.3%	205 (54.2%)	22 (5.8%)	39 (10.3%)	70 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (11.1%)	70.4	401^st of 1486 public elementary schools	73.0%		61.2	534^th of 1470 public elementary schools	63.7%	133			44.4	55.4				52.7	60.0								$13,978	$1,715	$12,263
Fremont International Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	115 Emmett St E	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 965-9715	341	17	20.0	71.6%	78 (22.9%)	132 (38.7%)	51 (15.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	76 (22.3%)	23.2	1119^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.7%		25.7	1061^st of 1470 public elementary schools	27.8%	58			21.5	37.0	41.7			16.9	12.3	14.6			37.5		6.3		$16,585	$4,223	$12,362

Frequently Asked Questions about Battle Creek Montessori Academy

How many students attend Battle Creek Montessori Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Battle Creek Montessori Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Battle Creek Montessori Academy?

Students at Battle Creek Montessori Academy are 58% White, 16% Two or more races, 13% African American, 10% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Is Battle Creek Montessori Academy a good school?

Battle Creek Montessori Academy ranks 1066^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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