- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Battle Creek, MI
Northwestern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260000503839
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000503839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Northwestern Middle School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260000503839 · Battle Creek, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 10.1:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Northwestern Middle School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Creek C
Battle Creek Central High School
978 students
- Springfield Mi
Springfield Middle School
472 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
434 students
- Ann J Kellogg 348
Ann J Kellogg School
348 students
- Fremont Intern 345
Fremont International Academy
345 students
- This school 202
Northwestern Middle School
202 students
What this shows Northwestern Middle School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Middle School compares
Northwestern Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Battle Creek Public Schools reports $18,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Battle Creek
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Middle School
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has 202 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 42% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern Middle School?
82.2% of students at Northwestern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwestern Middle School rank among middle schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Battle Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Northwestern Middle School, Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students), Springfield Middle School (472 students), and Valley View Elementary School (434 students). See the Battle Creek Public Schools district page for the complete list.