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#1290 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 40% in state

Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts

Middle School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI

A Kalamazoo Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

922 WEST MAPLE ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

  • Math 29% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 45% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$16,528
Chronic Absenteeism52.9%

Students at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,785/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,339

Median home value

$202,400

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

54.8%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2private1–60.2 mi45Compare →
Providence Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–91.9 mi71Compare →
Reformed Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.1 mi43Compare →
Hillside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–82.3 mi474Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kalamazoo Public Schools

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#7 of 25
District spending per student
$16,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts

Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is a public middle school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 877 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts

What grades does Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts serve?

Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?

Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 877 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts rank in MI?

Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts ranks #1,290 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts a charter school?

No, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts a Title I school?

No, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?

55.0% of students at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
877
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kalamazoo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.9%
Area population (ZIP 49008)
16,488
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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