Below Average
#2615 of 3,192 schools in MI
Parchment North Elem School
Elementary School · Parchment School District · Kalamazoo, MI
An elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5535 KEYES DR, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
- Math 29% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parchment North Elem School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Parchment North Elem School 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$72,434
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Center for ExplorationEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Comstock Compass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Northeastern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Northglade Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Parchment School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parchment North Elem School is listed in Parchment School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parchment North Elem School
Parchment North Elem School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Parchment School District, serving approximately 244 students in grades 4th-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,615 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parchment North Elem School
What grades does Parchment North Elem School serve?
Parchment North Elem School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Parchment North Elem School?
Parchment North Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parchment North Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parchment North Elem School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parchment North Elem School rank in MI?
Parchment North Elem School ranks #2,615 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Parchment North Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parchment North Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Parchment North Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parchment North Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parchment North Elem School a charter school?
No, Parchment North Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parchment North Elem School a Title I school?
No, Parchment North Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parchment North Elem School?
58.2% of students at Parchment North Elem School 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (269) 488-1400
- Area population (ZIP 49004)
- 17,796
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
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 49004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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