Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Milwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Milwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Milwood Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Milwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milwood Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2556 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
33%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Milwood Elementary School is ranked #2556 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Milwood Elementary School often compared to?
Milwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Milwood Elementary School?
376 students attend Milwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Milwood Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwood Elementary School?
Milwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milwood Elementary School offer ?
Milwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Milwood Elementary School part of?
Milwood Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwood Elementary School located?
Milwood Elementary School is located in the Milwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Milwood.
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