Stem Academy

175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Stem Academy's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#358 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
34%
60-64%
45%
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stem Academy's ranking?
Stem Academy is ranked #358 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Stem Academy often compared to?
Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, Spring Valley Center For Exploration by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Stem Academy?
280 students attend Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Stem Academy students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem Academy?
Stem Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stem Academy offer ?
Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stem Academy part of?
Stem Academy is part of Comstock School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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