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#1160 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Stem Academy
Elementary School · Comstock Public Schools · Kalamazoo, MI
A Comstock Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
175 HUNT ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Math 52% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 63% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stem Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* 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
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stem Academy 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$62,160
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49048; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Valley Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Galesburgaugusta Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 3.0 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Comstock Compass High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 285 | 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.
Comstock Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stem Academy is listed in Comstock Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem Academy
Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Comstock Public Schools, serving approximately 280 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem Academy
What grades does Stem Academy serve?
Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Stem Academy?
Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem Academy rank in MI?
Stem Academy ranks #1,160 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem Academy?
41.8% of students at Stem Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (269) 250-8594
- Area population (ZIP 49048)
- 23,999
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 49048; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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