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Battle Creek Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 694 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 2, 2011

Battle Creek Middle School is wonderful. My daughter is in 8th grade there and she loves it. The teachers are very helpful and the students are nice. She is a school leader (W.E.B. leader); and she loves it. There isn't much drama with the students and everyone is welcomed. The classes are wonderful & the electives are perfect; art, music and photography.
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Posted February 19, 2008

Battle Creek Middle seems like a wonderful school. My nieces' teachers, counselor, and other faculty members are very caring. They do an amazing job with teaching the students and helping with their emotional problems that most teenagers go through during their puberty.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 64% in 2010.

232 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

292 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
36%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

266 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

346 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
17%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students44%
Female49%
Male38%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners35%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students40%
Female41%
Male40%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islander39%
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners25%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant40%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

309 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
27%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

352 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
16%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

373 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students20%
Female19%
Male21%
Black15%
Asian/Pacific Islander26%
Hispanic10%
Native Americann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners21%
Proficient in English19%
Non-migrant20%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students24%
Female21%
Male26%
Black12%
Asian/Pacific Islander30%
Hispanic18%
Native Americann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learners18%
Proficient in English29%
Non-migrant24%

Science

All Students12%
Female8%
Male15%
Black6%
Asian/Pacific Islander16%
Hispanic4%
Native American0%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Economically non-disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities14%
English language learners5%
Proficient in English17%
Non-migrant12%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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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
Asian/Pacific Islander 34% 6%
Black 29% 10%
Hispanic 18% 6%
White 14% 76%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2121 North Park Dr
St. Paul, MN 55119
Phone: (651) 293-8960

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