Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts 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 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woods Lake Elementary, located in the southeast part of Kalamazoo, MI, serves an attendance area of approximately 4.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 3.2 miles away, while the average distance from the school to the zone's edge is around 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts's student population of 501 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts 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 Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts 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
#2213 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts's ranking?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is ranked #2213 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts often compared to?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Winchell Elementary School, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts?
501 students attend Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts students are Black, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts offer ?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts part of?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts located?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is located in the South Westnedge neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in South Westnedge.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
We really thought this school would be wonderful for my daughter because she loved the arts. It has wonderful programs, but we just felt that they pushed the kindergarteners too much.
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