Serving 119 students in grades 6-12, Parchment Innovation Center 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% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parchment Innovation Center's student population of 119 students has grown by 240% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Parchment Innovation Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parchment Innovation Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
16:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parchment Innovation Center's ranking?
Parchment Innovation Center is ranked #1964 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parchment Innovation Center?
The graduation rate of Parchment Innovation Center is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Parchment Innovation Center?
119 students attend Parchment Innovation Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Parchment Innovation Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parchment Innovation Center?
Parchment Innovation Center has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Parchment Innovation Center offer ?
Parchment Innovation Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Parchment Innovation Center part of?
Parchment Innovation Center is part of Parchment School District.
In what neighborhood is Parchment Innovation Center located?
Parchment Innovation Center is located in the Burke Acres neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Burke Acres.
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