Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts serves 836 students in grades 6-8.
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts's student population of 836 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 836 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1159 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 8% |
| Black | 25% | 18% |
| White | 48% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kalamazoo School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts is Kalamazoo Covenant Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Evergreen Academy (0.2 miles away)
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- Kalamazoo Evergreen Academy Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-7 | 78 students10
0.2 miles
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324 0.2 K-7 78 - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Covenant Academy Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 127 students
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400 W Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 910-9211 0.5 9-12 127 - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 1 student
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1312 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-3000 0.5 Inquire with school 1 - Kalamazoo Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 538 students10
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2321 South Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0720 0.5 PK-5 538 - Kalamazoo Phoenix Alternative High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 183 students10
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1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760 0.5 9-12 183
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