Parchment Northwood Elementary School
Tel:
(269)488-1300
- Parchment Northwood Elementary School serves 142 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Parchment Northwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Parchment Northwood Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 142 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Parchment Northwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parchment Northwood Elementary School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #669 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| White | 77% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Parchment School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Parchment Northwood Elementary School is Barclay Hills Education Center (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Parchment Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parchment Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalamazoo Parchment Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 370 students
1.1 miles
307 North Riverview Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269)488-1200 1.1 6-8 370 - Kalamazoo Barclay Hills Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 105 students
1.4 miles
1125 East Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269)488-1470 1.4 6-12 105 - Kalamazoo Northglade Montessori School Grades: K-5 | 198 students
1.4 miles
1914 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269)337-0700 1.4 K-5 198 - Kalamazoo Parchment Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 278 students
1.5 miles
516 North Orient St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269)488-1000 1.5 K-5 278 - Kalamazoo Parchment North Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 264 students
1.7 miles
5535 Keyes Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269)488-1400 1.7 K-5 264
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