At a glance
Reported students
96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
53.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
370
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS: 96 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
53.3:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 26
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26:1
What the reported data says about West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Battle Creek. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Berrien Springs Public Schools. NCES reports 96 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 53.3:1, above the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.5%) and Black (12.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
- 1How do the reported 53.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.5%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black12.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Berrien Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
424 reported students
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
High · Grades 09–12
74 reported students
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
213 reported students
Mars Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
338 reported students
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS
High · Grades 09–12
370 reported students
Sylvester Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
394 reported students
Public schools near West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center Middle · Battle Creek Public Schools | 06–08 | 145 | 0.4 mi |
| Lakeview Middle School Middle · Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) | 05–08 | 1,082 | 2.8 mi |
| Springfield Middle School Middle · Battle Creek Public Schools | 06–08 | 472 | 3.2 mi |
| Harper Creek Middle School Middle · Harper Creek Community Schools | 05–08 | 896 | 4.4 mi |
| Pennfield Middle School Middle · Pennfield Schools | 05–07 | 471 | 4.6 mi |
| GalesburgAugusta Middle School Middle · Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools | 05–08 | 302 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
What grades does West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS serve?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Berrien Springs Public Schools.
How many students attend West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS reported 96 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 26 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS?
The calculated ratio is 53.3:1, based on 96 students and 1.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Berrien Springs Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS in?
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, based in Berrien Springs, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center (0.4 mi), Lakeview Middle School (2.8 mi), Springfield Middle School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.