Kalamazoo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 12,239 students in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Kalamazoo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 70% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.55
# American Indian Students
43 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
161 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,545 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
4,615 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
38%
18%
# White Students
4,323 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
35%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,544 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
938
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
971
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
913
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
977
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
951
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
929
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
960
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
917
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
942
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,237
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,071
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
759
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
647
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
27
3,891
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,892 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Kalamazoo School District?
Kalamazoo School District manages 31 public schools serving 12,239 students.
What is the rank of Kalamazoo School District?
Kalamazoo School District is ranked #515 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo School District?
38% of Kalamazoo School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalamazoo School District?
Kalamazoo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalamazoo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,892 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 31 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
