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Arbor Academy vs. Pennfield Purdy School

Should you attend Arbor Academy or Pennfield Purdy School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Arbor Academy
55 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pennfield Purdy School
6510 Purdy Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Top Rankings

Arbor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arbor Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Pennfield Purdy School serves 212 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-2
Total Students
127 students
212 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arbor Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pennfield Purdy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arbor Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pennfield Purdy School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arbor Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pennfield Purdy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arbor Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pennfield Purdy School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pennfield Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2688 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arbor Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arbor Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arbor Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arbor Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arbor Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arbor Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arbor Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arbor Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pennfield Purdy School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
18
71
Grade 1 Students
20
72
Grade 2 Students
21
69
Grade 3 Students
18
-
Grade 4 Students
17
-
Grade 5 Students
11
-
Grade 6 Students
10
-
Grade 7 Students
10
-
Grade 8 Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arbor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Arbor Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pennfield Purdy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arbor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arbor Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pennfield Purdy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arbor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arbor Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pennfield Purdy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arbor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arbor Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pennfield Purdy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arbor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arbor Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pennfield Purdy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arbor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arbor Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pennfield Purdy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pennfield Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arbor Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arbor Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pennfield Purdy School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arbor Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arbor Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pennfield Purdy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arbor Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arbor Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pennfield Purdy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pennfield Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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