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Enrollment
472
Middle
DISTRICT 275 · STATE 502
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 260000503844
Springfield Middle School
1023 AVENUE A, SPRINGFIELD, MI 49037 · (269) 965-9640 · Calhoun County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL472 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
361 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 55%
Community
4
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 76 | 16% |
| Grade 7 | 210 | 44% |
| Grade 8 | 186 | 39% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Springfield Middle School→Battle Creek Central High School
Based on grade levels within Battle Creek Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Springfield Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Middle School this school | 472 | 76.5% | N/A |
| Robert J West Middle School TAYLOR | 641 | 76.4% | 33.5% |
| Middle School at Parkside JACKSON | 750 | 79.9% | 25.1% |
| Clarenceville Middle School LIVONIA | 370 | 69.5% | N/A |
| Hoover Middle School TAYLOR | 515 | 87.0% | N/A |
| Orchard View Middle School MUSKEGON | 422 | 69.2% | 23.5% |
Matched among Michigan middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Springfield Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Calhoun County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 472 | #261 of 491 | #4 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #44 of 436 | #2 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.8% | #11 of 437 | #2 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.5% | #71 of 477 | #2 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.5% | #326 of 339 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
472
+34 (+8%) vs 2020
+24% since 1990-91, when it was 381
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 472 | 32.1 | 14.7:1 | 76% (361) |
| 2023-24 | 395 | 29.7 | 13.3:1 | 81% (318) |
| 2022-23 | 377 | 28.2 | 13.4:1 | 79% (296) |
| 2020-21 | 438 | 32 | 13.7:1 | 76% (332) |
| 2017-18 | 479 | 34 | 14.1:1 | 84% (402) |
| 2015-16 | 524 | 34 | 15.4:1 | 65% (342) |
| 2010-11 | 370 | 21 | 17.6:1 | 72% (265) |
| 2000-01 | 379 | 24 | 15.8:1 | 55% (209) |
| 1990-91 | 381 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Springfield Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (479 to 472); teachers down 6% (34 to 32.1).
About Springfield Middle School
Springfield Middle School is classified as a middle school. It is located in SPRINGFIELD, Michigan. It is open to students in grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 472 students.
The district, Battle Creek Public Schools, has 3,796 students enrolled across 13 schools.
No group is above 50% at Springfield Middle School; the largest is Black, at 39%. The rest of enrollment is 28% White, 19% multiracial, and 13% Hispanic. Among all residents of Calhoun County, the Black share is about 10%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 72%.
Its ratio of 14.7:1 is based on 32.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in Michigan average 17.5:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 76%. Across public schools in Calhoun County, the average is 56%.
The school is in Calhoun County, where median household income comes to about $63,177, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Calhoun County's 56 public schools enroll about 18,982 students and include Springfield Middle School.
Valley View Elementary School sits about 0.2 miles from Springfield Middle School. Springfield Middle School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The school's locale code, Suburb: Small, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 8%. The ratio was 13.7:1 in 2020-21 and 14.7:1 in 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Springfield Middle School. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Calhoun County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
133,778
Census ACS
Median income
$63,177
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
18,982 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Battle Creek Public Schools
- Battle Creek Central High SchoolHigh · 978 students
- Valley View Elementary SchoolElementary · 434 students
- Ann J Kellogg SchoolElementary · 348 students
- Fremont International AcademyElementary · 345 students
- Post Franklin SchoolElementary · 219 students
- Northwestern Middle SchoolMiddle · 209 students
Other schools in SPRINGFIELD
- Valley View Elementary SchoolElementary · 434 students
- Battle Creek Area Learning CenterHigh · 194 students
- Battle Creek Montessori AcademyElementary · 141 students
Other Springfield Middle schools
7 other US public schools in 8 states are named Springfield Middle. Springfield Middle School is the 5th largest of the 8.
- SPRINGFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOLJACKSONVILLE, FL · 850 students
- Springfield MiddleWilliamsport, MD · 808 students
- Springfield Middle SchoolHolland, OH · 761 students
- Springfield MiddleFort Mill, SC · 710 students
- Springfield MiddleLucama, NC · 448 students
Nearby schools
- Valley View Elementary School0.2 mi · 434
- Endeavor Charter Academy0.5 mi · 648
- Battle Creek Area Learning Center1.1 mi · 194
- Battle Creek Montessori Academy1.4 mi · 141
- Lamora Park School1.7 mi · 154
- Prairieview School2.0 mi · 249
Frequently asked questions
About Springfield Middle SchoolHow many students attend Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School enrolls approximately 472 students in grades 06-08.
Is Springfield Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Springfield Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Springfield Middle School have?
Springfield Middle School employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
How diverse is Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School reports a student body of 28% White, 13% Hispanic, 39% Black, 1% Asian, 19% Two or more.
Is Springfield Middle School public or private?
Springfield Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Battle Creek Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.