For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 973 students in 49048, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49048, MI are Stem Academy, Youth Center School and Comstock Compass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49048 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49048, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49048, MI Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8907
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8907
Grades: K-8
| 260 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.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Forest Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
Rank: #66.
Comstock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Youth Center School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0067
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
49048, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Grades: 1-5
| 243 students
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 388-9477
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49048, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49048, MI include Stem Academy, Youth Center School and Comstock Compass High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49048?
7 public middle schools are located in 49048.
What is the racial composition of students in 49048?
49048 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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