- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- -
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+66.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 260543008475 · Battle Creek, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 48:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Link Learning Virtual Program (2,526 students)
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (+66.7%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Link Learning
Link Learning Virtual Program
2,526 students
- Berrien Spring 554
Berrien Springs High School
554 students
- Berrien Spring 424
Berrien Springs Middle School
424 students
- Sylvester Elem 394
Sylvester Elementary School
394 students
- West Michigan 370
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs
370 students
- This school 96
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms
96 students
What this shows West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms compares
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Berrien Springs Public Schools reports $14,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~96 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), up 22.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.