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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,928 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pennfield Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
79%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. 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 $17,693. 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
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,362
$17,693
Best Pennfield Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (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 #547 out of 851 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 $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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