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Harper Creek Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 781 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

So Far, Its been a great school, My daughter loves it there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2007

Harper Creek middle school is a great school with the nicest teachers and staff members
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

200 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
39%

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

201 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

207 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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 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.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

220 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
31%

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

216 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
63%

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

223 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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 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.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

212 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

210 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

210 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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 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.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

180 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
34%

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

180 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

184 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 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 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.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 71%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Black 2% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7290 B Dr North
Battle Creek, MI 49014
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Phone: (269) 441-4750

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