NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Northwestern Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Battle Creek Public Schools school district, located in BATTLE CREEK, MI with about 410 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Northwestern Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northwestern Middle School, located at 176 Limit Street in Battle Creek, Michigan, is a key component of the Battle Creek Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on the critical developmental years of middle school, providing an academic environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum is aligned with district-wide goals that emphasize academic growth, personal development, and community engagement, striving to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.

As part of the broader Battle Creek Public Schools initiative, Northwestern Middle School often benefits from district partnerships and a commitment to modernizing student learning experiences. The school’s administration and staff work to foster a supportive climate that addresses both the educational and social-emotional needs of its student body. By utilizing their official website, families can stay informed about district announcements, academic calendars, and school-specific programs, reflecting the school’s commitment to maintaining clear communication and strong collaborative ties with parents and the Battle Creek community.

For more information, contact Northwestern Middle School at (269) 965-9607 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

176 LIMIT ST
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037-2139
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NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BATTLE CREEK, MI with about 410 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
30.79
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 410 students

Black or African American
49.5%
White
30.2%
Two or more races
11.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.8%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
41.2%
Male
58.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.