Enrollment
96
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Battle Creek, MI
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms
Federal NCES profile for West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260543008475
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Berrien Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260543008475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+174% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms is a higher-need, small middle school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 174% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students) and Berrien Springs High School (554 students) alongside West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms compares
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48:1 | ▲ 174% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
48:1
students per teacher
- 174% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien Springs Public Schools, which includes West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms.
$13,580
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link Learning Virtual Program | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Berrien Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berrien Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvester Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~96 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms
How many students attend West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms is 48:1, which is 174% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms?
60.6% of students at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms?
The largest demographic group at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms rank among public schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms ranks #4 of 4 public 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 public schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
Is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms a good school?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berrien Springs Public Schools?
Besides West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms, Berrien Springs Public Schools also operates Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students), Berrien Springs High School (554 students), and Berrien Springs Middle School (424 students). See the Berrien Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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