Top Rankings
Pennfield Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,877 students in Pennfield Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Pennfield Schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,877 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pennfield Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#539 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
5%
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 $14,408 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,698 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,408
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,698
$17,782
Best Pennfield Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 8-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Pennfield Middle School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: 5-7 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8465 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Gr: 3-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Gr: K-2 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
6510 Purdy Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9795
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9795
Gr: K-2 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pennfield Schools?
Pennfield Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,877 students.
What is the rank of Pennfield Schools?
Pennfield Schools is ranked #561 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pennfield Schools?
79% of Pennfield Schools students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pennfield Schools?
Pennfield Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pennfield Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,698 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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