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Parchment Middle School

307 N Riverview Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Parchment Middle 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 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Parchment Middle School's student population of 329 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Parchment Middle 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 Parchment Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2379 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parchment Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parchment Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parchment Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Parchment Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parchment Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Parchment Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parchment Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
13%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parchment Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Parchment Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Parchment Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parchment Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Parchment Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parchment Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parchment Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parchment Middle School's ranking?
Parchment Middle School is ranked #2379 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Parchment Middle School?
329 students attend Parchment Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Parchment Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parchment Middle School?
Parchment Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parchment Middle School offer ?
Parchment Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Parchment Middle School part of?
Parchment Middle School is part of Parchment School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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