For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 459 students in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Westnedge is Paramount Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI include Paramount Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo?
the neighborhood of South Westnedge, Kalamazoo public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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