For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,566 students in Parchment School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Parchment School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,566 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Parchment School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#510 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
167 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
11%
18%
# White Students
1,060 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
68%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
118
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,957 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,416
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,957
$17,693
Best Parchment School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 E Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Parchment High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1916 E G Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Parchment Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 N Orient St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1000
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1000
Grades: PK-3
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Parchment Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Edison St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1300
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1300
Grades: PK-3
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Parchment North Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Keyes Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1400
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1400
Grades: 4-5
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Parchment Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 N Riverview Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parchment School District?
Parchment School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,566 students.
What is the rank of Parchment School District?
Parchment School District is ranked #506 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Parchment School District?
68% of Parchment School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parchment School District?
Parchment School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Parchment School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,957 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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