How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harper Creek Middle School | West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Battle Creek, MI | Battle Creek, MI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 896 | 96 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 53.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.7% | 69.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harper Creek Middle School | West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,295 | $14,519 |
| District | Harper Creek Community Schools | Berrien Springs Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harper Creek Middle School | West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 63.5% |
| African American | 2.8% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 12.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harper Creek Middle School | West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 829:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.8% | 3.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 84 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.