Top Rankings
Kalamazoo RESA School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 426 students in Kalamazoo RESA School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Kalamazoo RESA School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
426 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Kalamazoo RESA School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 20% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
118 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
28%
18%
# White Students
233 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
55%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
15
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
132
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $291,683 is higher than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $259,610 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$291,683
$18,441
Spending / Student
$259,610
$17,627
Best Kalamazoo RESA School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Youth Center School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1424 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 270-8252
Grades: 5-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Center School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-9773
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusecse
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusyoung Adult Program
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9602
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9602
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District manages 5 public schools serving 426 students.
What is the rank of Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District is ranked #134 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kalamazoo RESA School District?
55% of Kalamazoo RESA School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalamazoo RESA School District?
Kalamazoo RESA School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalamazoo RESA School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $259,610 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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