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Best Calhoun County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 7,112 students in Calhoun County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, MI are Doris Klaussen Dev Center, Calhoun County Youth Center and Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Calhoun County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doris Klaussen Dev Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
408 E Jameson Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun County Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Gr: 8-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Harper Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7290 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Gr: 5-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Mar Lee School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21236 H Dr N
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-5412
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Green St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Athens Juniorsenor High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Holcomb St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 28th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Pennfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8299 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Gr: 8-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Pennfield Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Gr: 5-7 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Gr: K-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Marshall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18203 Homer Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-6330
Gr: K-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4456
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Tekonsha Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 S Elm St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3513
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Arbor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Creek Mathsci Center
Magnet School
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, MI include Doris Klaussen Dev Center, Calhoun County Youth Center and Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Calhoun County?
21 public middle schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?

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