For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,575 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,575 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Parchment 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 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%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
166 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
10%
18%
# White Students
1,080 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
69%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
140
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
The revenue/student of $15,328 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,871 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,328
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,871
$17,559
Best Parchment School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parchment Innovation Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: 7-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Parchment High School
Magnet 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
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Parchment Central Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Parchment Northwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
Parchment North Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Parchment Middle School
Magnet 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
| 329 students
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How many schools belong to Parchment School District?
Parchment School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,575 students.
What is the rank of Parchment School District?
Parchment School District is ranked #508 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Parchment School District?
69% of Parchment School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 $14,871 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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