Top Rankings
Kalamazoo RESA School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 429 students in Kalamazoo RESA 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 RESA School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,469 Schools
# Students
429 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
82,986 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kalamazoo RESA School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
28%
18%
% White
52%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $289,643 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $257,795 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$289,643
$18,606
Spending / Student
$257,795
$17,784
Best Kalamazoo RESA School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Youth Center School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Gr: 5-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
The Epic Center
Vocational School
359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Ste 201
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9390
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9390
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusecse
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Gr: PK-1
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9602
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9602
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District manages 6 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District is ranked #79 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo RESA School District?
52% of Kalamazoo RESA School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalamazoo RESA School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $257,795 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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