Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Tel:
(269)337-0730
- Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts serves 808 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts's student population of 808 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 808 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1992 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 8% |
| Black | 28% | 18% |
| White | 50% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kalamazoo Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is El Sol Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Evergreen Academy (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalamazoo Evergreen Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 76 students
0.2 miles
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269)488-6324 0.2 K-6 76 - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Covenant Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
400 W. Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(616)528-2383 0.5 9-12 n/a - Kalamazoo Parkwood-upjohn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 541 students
0.5 miles
2321 South Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0720 0.5 K-5 541 - Kalamazoo Phoenix Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 188 students
0.5 miles
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269)337-0760 0.5 9-12 188 - Kalamazoo El Sol Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 337 students
0.8 miles
604 West Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269)337-0230 0.8 K-12 337
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