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Battle Creek Area Learning Center

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Calhoun County
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PH: (269) 565-4782
FAX: (269) 565-4784

  • Grades 10-12 & ungraded
  • 114 students
  • 1 school

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 MEAP Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies.
  • The MEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 MME Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 28% (2008)
 27% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Social Studies
 52% (2008)
 41% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 10% (2007)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

Writing
 3% (2008)
 3% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 10% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2008.

Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
  • The MME is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2009 1419n/a
Graduating class of 2008 1419n/a

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2009 1218n/a
Graduating class of 2008 1118n/a

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2009 1619n/a
Graduating class of 2008 1519n/a

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2009 1419n/a
Graduating class of 2008 1519n/a

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2009 1520n/a
Graduating class of 2008 1419n/a

Writing
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2009 57n/a
Graduating class of 2008 46n/a
1Source: MI Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. All grade 11 students in Michigan must take the ACT. Participation rate for all schools and districts is at or near 100%.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36 for all subjects except writing, which ranges from 2 to 12. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores for the graduating class of 2009 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in spring 2008. Scores for the graduating class of 2008 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in spring 2007.
  • If there are fewer than 10 students at a particular school, the Michigan Department of Education does not report data for that school.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1321
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White65%71%
African American28%20%
Hispanic4%5%
Asian1%2%
American Indian<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program62%37%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate74%95%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,658$8,561
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%58%
Student and staff support5%7%
Administration19%15%
Other expenditures8%19%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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