Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Valley Center For Exploration ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Valley Center for Exploration serves the northeast part of Kalamazoo, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Valley Center For Exploration's student population of 263 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Spring Valley Center For Exploration ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Valley Center For Exploration is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
50%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
17%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
22%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Valley Center For Exploration's ranking?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration is ranked #2878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Spring Valley Center For Exploration often compared to?
Spring Valley Center For Explorationis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, Northeastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Spring Valley Center For Exploration?
263 students attend Spring Valley Center For Exploration.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Spring Valley Center For Exploration students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Valley Center For Exploration?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Center For Exploration offer ?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Valley Center For Exploration part of?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Valley Center For Exploration located?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration is located in the Burke Acres neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Burke Acres.
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