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#3107 of 3,192 schools in MI
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Elementary School · Kalamazoo Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Kalamazoo Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3530 Mount Olivet Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
- Math 6% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 11% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Valley Center for Exploration score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2017, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spring Valley Center for Exploration 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment Central Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Comstock Compass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Northeastern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Parchment North Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 4–5 | 1.3 mi | 244 | 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.
Kalamazoo Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Spring Valley Center for Exploration is listed in Kalamazoo Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Spring Valley Center for Exploration is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo Public Schools, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,107 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Valley Center for Exploration
What grades does Spring Valley Center for Exploration serve?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Center for Exploration is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Valley Center for Exploration rank in MI?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration ranks #3,107 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Spring Valley Center for Exploration's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Valley Center for Exploration has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spring Valley Center for Exploration a charter school?
No, Spring Valley Center for Exploration is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Valley Center for Exploration a Title I school?
No, Spring Valley Center for Exploration is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
81.2% of students at Spring Valley Center for Exploration 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.1%
- Phone
- (269) 337-0750
- 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.
- 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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