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Schools in Bedford Township · Battle Creek Public Schools, Gull Lake Community Schools

Bedford Township’s public schools score below 61% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation

In Bedford Township, 55% of each class finishes high school in four years, below the Michigan average (82%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Bedford Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#590of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
40%
▼ 6 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
27%
▼ 7 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
55%
▼ 27 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.2K
▲ 22% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024 · Battle Creek
Students per teacher
15.1
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
6,396 students on the public path
In brief

Bedford Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1257 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bedford Township’s, its schools beat 20%, lower than their 39% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

55% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

Battle Creek spends $20,168 per student and Gull Lake $14,272, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Bedford Bible Church School (private) is in town. Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Bedford Township’s grade

B− Test scoresD Graduation

C+: better than 39% of Michigan school districts, #590 of 699 Michigan towns. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 39%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1257)Better than 20%
Towns in Calhoun County (19)Better than 5%
CB−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,219 test results and a graduating class of 299 could put Bedford Township anywhere from C to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 92% of Bedford Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,215 in math, 3,222 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bedford Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–27 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC−
3–55 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD− to A−
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD to B+
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressD to A−

Bedford Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Battle Creek Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Gull Lake Community Schools, shared with Barry, Prairieville, Richland, Richland and Ross. Its elementary school is in Springfield. Parts of Bedford Township (9% and 7% of its land) are served by Hastings Area and Pennfield instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Bedford Township

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Battle Creek Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 12 schools · 3,587 students, up 4% since 2020–21 · 14.7 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$20,168MI $16,528 · FY2024
D
Gull Lake Community SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 3,402 students, up 11% since 2020–21 · 15.5 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$14,272MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Battle Creek Public Schools20%
State average 45.4% · 1661 students tested
Math · PK–12, Battle Creek Public Schools9%
State average 33.6% · 1661 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Gull Lake Community Schools61%
State average 45.4% · 1561 students tested
Math · PK–12, Gull Lake Community Schools46%
State average 33.6% · 1554 students tested

Bedford Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Bedford Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Bedford TownshipC+Battle Creek PK–12 · Gull Lake PK–12
Battle CreekCBattle Creek PK–12 · Lakeview PK–12
PennfieldB−Pennfield
RossA−Gull Lake PK–12 · Galesburg-Augusta PK–12
JohnstownBHastings Area PK–12 · Delton-Kellogg PK–12
SpringfieldDBattle Creek

2 of the 5 neighbors share Battle Creek with Bedford Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Bedford Township

19 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Bedford Townshipin other towns
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Springfield
C−
434 students14:1Rate it →
Fremont International Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Battle Creek
C−
345 students21:1Rate it →
Kellogg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Hickory Corners
278 students11:1Rate it →
Lamora Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Battle Creek
154 students13:1Rate it →
Dudley School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Battle Creek
117 students9:1Rate it →
Richland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Richland
412 students13:1Rate it →
Post Franklin School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Battle Creek
219 students15:1Rate it →
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Richland
A−
698 students16:1Rate it →
Ann J Kellogg School
Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Battle Creek
D
348 students15:1Rate it →
Verona Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Battle Creek
D−
201 students16:1Rate it →
Gull Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Richland
B+
717 students17:1Rate it →
Springfield Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Springfield
D
472 students15:1Rate it →
Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Battle Creek
D
145 students16:1Rate it →
Gull Lake High School
High · Grades 8–12 · Richland
A−
877 students17:1Rate it →
Battle Creek MathSci Center
High · Grades 8–12 · Battle Creek
1 students0:1Rate it →
Battle Creek Central High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Battle Creek
D
978 students17:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Bedford Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · Battle Creek
Alternative Education
119 students20:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Bedford Townshipnot counted as local schools
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Grades K–12 · Battle Creek
A−
OnlineAlternative Education
392 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Bedford Bible Church School
Grades K–12 · Battle Creek
Private · Religious
15 students4:1Rate it →

Questions about Bedford Township’s schools

Are Bedford Township’s schools good?

On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Bedford Township children attend score below 61% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #590 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 20%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Bedford Township in?

Two districts: Battle Creek Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Gull Lake Community Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Barry, Prairieville, Richland, Richland and Ross.

Where do Bedford Township kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Battle Creek Central High School, Gull Lake High School and Battle Creek MathSci Center.

What is Bedford Township’s graduation rate?

55% of the class of 2023 in Battle Creek Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Bedford Township spend per student?

$20,168 in Battle Creek Public Schools and $14,272 in Gull Lake Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Bedford Township?

Yes: Bedford Bible Church School (religious, grades K–12, 15 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.