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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 384 students in Kalamazoo RESA School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kalamazoo RESA School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
384 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Kalamazoo RESA School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 20% has increased from 10% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
89 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
23%
18%
# White Students
224 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
58%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
19
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
109
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $323,586 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $288,005 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$323,586
$18,267
Spending / Student
$288,005
$17,461
Best Kalamazoo RESA School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Grades: 1-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Milham Road
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 5-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusecse
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK-1
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Special Education School
422 East South St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9602
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 250-9602
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District manages 5 public schools serving 384 students.
What is the rank of Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District is ranked #104 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo RESA School District?
58% of Kalamazoo RESA School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 6:1, 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 $288,005 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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