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Valley Center School
School · Kalamazoo RESA
3122 LAKE ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
25
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Valley Center School
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About Valley Center School
Valley Center School is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Kalamazoo RESA. Valley Center School serves approximately 25 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Valley Center School show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 25 students, Valley Center School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Valley Center School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
100% of students at Valley Center School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Address
- 3122 LAKE ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Website
- kresa.org
- Phone
- (269) 250-9773
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
3122 LAKE ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley Center School may also want to explore other schools in the area. PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 2.9 miles away). Additionally, Comstock Compass High School (rated 4.8/10, 2.4 miles away). For more schools in Kalamazoo, see our Kalamazoo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Milwood Magnet School Kalamazoo | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Greenwood Elementary School Kalamazoo | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Edison Academy Kalamazoo | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Northeastern Elementary School Kalamazoo | 2.1 mi | 3.0 |
| Washington Writers Academy Kalamazoo | 1.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Youth Center School Kalamazoo | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Milwood Elementary School Kalamazoo | 1.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Comstock Compass High School Kalamazoo | 2.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Comstock High School Kalamazoo | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Comstock Middle School Kalamazoo | 2.9 mi | 2.7 |
| KALAMAZOO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Portage | 3.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Kalamazoo Covenant Academy Kalamazoo | 2.4 mi | 5.0 |
| ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School Kalamazoo | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Parchment Innovation Center Kalamazoo | 3.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Lincoln International Studies School Kalamazoo | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Spring Valley Center for Exploration Kalamazoo | 3.3 mi | 3.0 |
| PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kalamazoo | 2.9 mi | 6.0 |
| El Sol Elementary Kalamazoo | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER Kalamazoo | 2.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49048 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,160
Median Home Value
$158,300
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
Population
23,999
College Educated
25.3%
Homeownership
59.6%
Avg Commute
20.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Median Age
34
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley Center School
What grades does Valley Center School serve?
Valley Center School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Center School?
Valley Center School has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Center School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Valley Center School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Center School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Valley Center School a charter school?
No, Valley Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Center School a Title I school?
No, Valley Center School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Center School?
60.0% of students at Valley Center 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (269) 250-9773
Resources & Links
District
Kalamazoo RESA- District Enrollment
- 1,514
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $186,860
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