Pennfield School District
- 8587 PENNFIELD RD
- BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017
- (269) 961-9781
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76.4% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,276 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.3 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,066 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 102 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.8% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 96.5% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 92.2% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.7% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 86.1% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 87.9% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 87.2% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 68.8% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.4% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 89.2% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.5% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 84.9% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.7% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 42.2% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 81.3% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.7% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 79.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.8% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 88.2% | 85.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.4% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 80.3% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.5% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.8% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 72.7% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 70.1% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 81.9% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 80.1% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.4% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 83.4% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.3% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.5% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.9% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.8% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 83.4% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 85.3% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.6% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.6% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 71.5% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.7% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 78.9% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.1% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 77.8% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 82.5% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 81.3% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 80.7% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.8% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 59.4% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 60.4% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 57.6% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 51.4% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.1% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 62.5% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 65.7% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.2% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 61.8% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 55.7% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.1% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 85.4% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.1% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 46.4% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 56.3% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 60.7% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,066 | 20.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 162 |
| 1st Grade Students | 147 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 148 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 147 |
| 4th Grade Students | 141 |
| 5th Grade Students | 132 |
| 6th Grade Students | 155 |
| 7th Grade Students | 170 |
| 8th Grade Students | 175 |
| 9th Grade Students | 235 |
| 10th Grade Students | 180 |
| 11th Grade Students | 152 |
| 12th Grade Students | 151 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 16 |
| Hispanic | 64 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 90 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,900 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,023 |
| Female | 1,062 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 102 | 20.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 40 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 52 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 6 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 7 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 0.9 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 91 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| Student Support Services | 20 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 47 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $18,061,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $3,870,000 | 21.4% |
| Property Tax | $2,704,000 | 15.0% |
| Other School Systems | $594,000 | 3.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $11,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch | $247,000 | 1.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $55,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $9,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $179,000 | 1.0% |
| Private Contributions | $10,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $60,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $13,656,000 | 75.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $12,874,000 | 71.3% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $24,000 | 0.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $375,000 | 2.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $286,000 | 1.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $29,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $68,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $535,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $183,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $241,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $41,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $70,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $16,519,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $10,166,000 | 61.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $5,832,000 | 35.3% |
| Student Support | $462,000 | 2.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $756,000 | 4.2% |
| General Administration Support | $260,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $1,195,000 | 6.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,787,000 | 9.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $890,000 | 4.9% |
| Other Support Services | $482,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $521,000 | 3.2% |
| Food Services | $521,000 | 2.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 76.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 126 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 6 | 0.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Pennfield School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 2,066
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 102
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| EARLY CHILDHOOD-PREP SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI Public | PK | - | - |  Review This School |
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| PENNFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL | ||||
8465 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI Public | 3-5 | 420 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| PENNFIELD DUNLAP MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI Public | 6-8 | 500 | 20.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PENNFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8299 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI Public | 9-12 | 718 | 22.6 | Review This School |
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| PENNFIELD NORTH SCHOOL | ||||
7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI Public | KG-2 | 210 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| PENNFIELD PURDY SCHOOL | ||||
6510 Purdy Dr
Battle Creek, MI Public | KG-2 | 247 | 19.0 | Review This School |
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