Kalamazoo Public Schools School District
School District · Kalamazoo, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
26
17 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
26
17 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#291 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,528
+$1,945 vs Michigan median
District size
12,323 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Kalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo Public Schools is a Kalamazoo, Michigan school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 12,323 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $16,528 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Kalamazoo Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greenwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Kalamazoo Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 25.3% and ELA proficiency of 34.8%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools
26 schools Elementary Schools 17
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Kalamazoo
- Total Enrollment
- 12,323
- Teachers (FTE)
- 712
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Kalamazoo Public Schools has 26 schools in total — 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kalamazoo Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Kalamazoo Public Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Kalamazoo Public Schools spends $16,528 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kalamazoo Public Schools is 17.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Greenwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kalamazoo Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Across schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kalamazoo Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Kalamazoo Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MI
Compare Kalamazoo Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Detroit Public Schools Community District (106)
- Grand Rapids Public Schools (51)
- Utica Community Schools (38)
- Dearborn City School District (37)
- Ann Arbor Public Schools (32)
- Lansing Public School District (26)
- Livonia Public Schools School District (26)
- Michigan Department of Corrections (25)
- Plymouth-canton Community Schools (25)
- Warren Consolidated Schools (23)
- Rochester Community School District (22)
- Troy School District (21)
- Chippewa Valley Schools (20)
- Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (20)
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- Forest Hills Public Schools (18)
- Waterford School District (17)
- Wayne-westland Community School District (16)
- Farmington Public School District (16)
- Huron Valley Schools (16)
- Kentwood Public Schools (16)
- Port Huron Area School District (16)
- Saginaw School District of the City of (16)
- Traverse City Area Public Schools (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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