For the 2026 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 High School, Parchment Innovation Center 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 16% (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 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parchment High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 8-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Parchment Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 N Riverview Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 High School, Parchment Innovation Center 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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