Kalamazoo RESA School District

1819 East Milham Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49002-3035
9/
10
Top 20%

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#103 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Kalamazoo RESA  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kalamazoo RESA  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kalamazoo RESA  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Kalamazoo RESA  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Kalamazoo RESA  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$111 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Kalamazoo RESA  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$323,586
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Kalamazoo RESA  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$288,005
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Kalamazoo RESA  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kalamazoo RESA School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3122 Lake St
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 E Milham Road
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Youth Center School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1424 Gull Rd
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
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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