For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 868 students in 49004, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49004, MI are Parchment Innovation Center, Parchment High School and Parchment Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49004 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49004, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49004, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 E Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Parchment High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1916 E G Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Parchment Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 N Riverview Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49004, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49004, MI include Parchment Innovation Center, Parchment High School and Parchment Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49004?
3 public middle schools are located in 49004.
What is the racial composition of students in 49004?
49004 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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