Top Rankings
Kalamazoo RESA School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 406 students in Kalamazoo RESA School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kalamazoo RESA School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
406 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Kalamazoo RESA School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
95 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
24%
18%
# White Students
237 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
58%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
23
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
113
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $306,052 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $272,399 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$306,052
$18,370
Spending / Student
$272,399
$17,559
Best Kalamazoo RESA School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Youth Center School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Grades: 1-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9602
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9602
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District manages 5 public schools serving 406 students.
What is the rank of Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District is ranked #133 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo RESA School District?
58% of Kalamazoo RESA School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalamazoo RESA School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $272,399 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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