Top Rankings
Kalamazoo Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 12,311 students in Kalamazoo Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
31 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
12,311 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
645 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Kalamazoo Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has decreased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
48%
Graduation Rate
68%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.55
# American Indian Students
27 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
141 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,722 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
4,653 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
38%
18%
# White Students
4,263 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
35%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,497 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
955
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
900
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
982
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
962
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
914
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
968
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
937
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
939
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
896
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,424
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
977
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
772
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
658
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
27
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,799 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$203 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$195 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,486
$18,267
Spending / Student
$15,799
$17,461
Best Kalamazoo Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winchell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 Winchell Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Loy Norrix High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 East Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #33.
Kalamazoo Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2432 North Drake Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1941 Alamo Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0570
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Kingwestwood Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
922 West Maple St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #77.
Milwood Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2916 Konkle St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0670
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0670
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3546 Grand Prairie Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Grades: PK-3
| 246 students
Rank: #99.
Phoenix Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0760
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1010.
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2321 South Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0720
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0720
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1111.
Linden Grove Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Arboretum Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #1212.
Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1313.
El Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 West Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0230
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1414.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Moreland St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0560
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0560
Grades: PK-3
| 118 students
Rank: #1515.
Northglade Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1914 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0700
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1616.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2294 South 9th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 337-0630
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1717.
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1818.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
932 Boswell Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1919.
Milwood Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lovers Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0660
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0660
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Edison Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0550
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2433 Gertrude St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0690
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0690
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Spring Valley Center For Exploration
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Mount Olivet Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 337-0750
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 337-0750
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln International Studies School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
912 North Burdick St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0640
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0640
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Washington Writers Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Portage St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0770
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0770
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Woodward School For Technology And Research
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Stuart Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0810
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0810
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boys To Men Group Home
Alternative School
6025 Litchfield Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 254-8444
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 West Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0004
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0004
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School
Alternative School
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Girls Home
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(248) 431-1371
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Services
Special Education School
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0161
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0161
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalamazoo Public Schools School District?
Kalamazoo Public Schools School District manages 31 public schools serving 12,311 students.
What is the rank of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District?
Kalamazoo Public Schools School District is ranked #85 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo Public Schools School District?
38% of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalamazoo Public Schools School District?
Kalamazoo Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalamazoo Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,799 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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