Kalamazoo Advantage Academy (Closed 2009)
Kalamazoo Advantage Academy served 274 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 274 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
Black | 67% | 18% |
White | 19% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Kalamazoo Advantage Academy School District |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Kalamazoo Advantage Academy is Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program (0.3 miles away)
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422 E South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9852 0.2 PK n/a - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program Special Education School Grades: 6-12 | 95 students
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422 East South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9602 0.3 6-12 95 - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Adult Education Alternative School Grades: 3-12
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714 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422 0.4 3-12 n/a - Kalamazoo Transition Services Special Education School Grades: 9-12 | 21 students
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1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0161 0.4 9-12 21 - Kalamazoo El Sol Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 327 students10
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604 West Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230 0.5 K-5 327
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