Best High Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI

Kalamazoo County, MI has 39 high schools with 14,549 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kalamazoo County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kalamazoo County meet expectations.

1. Loy Norrix High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students

2. Portage Central High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1420 Students

3. Kalamazoo Central High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1612 Students

4. Portage Northern High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students

5. Mattawan High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1171 Students

6. Otsego High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students

7. Gull Lake High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students

8. Vicksburg High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students

9. Schoolcraft High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 499 Students

10. Plainwell High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI

Kalamazoo County, MI has 19 middle schools with 10,886 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kalamazoo County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kalamazoo County exceed expectations.

1. Portage Central Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

2. Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students

3. Hillside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students

4. Portage West Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students

5. Schoolcraft Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 237 Students

6. Portage North Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students

7. Mattawan Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students

8. Vicksburg Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students

9. Milwood Magnet School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students

10. Linden Grove Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI

Kalamazoo County, MI has 63 elementary schools with 20,220 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kalamazoo County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kalamazoo County meet expectations.

1. Kingwestwood Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students

2. Schoolcraft Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 335 Students

3. Moorsbridge Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students

4. Mattawan Later Elem School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 782 Students

5. Tobey Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

6. Stem Academy

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 260 Students

7. Lake Center Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students

8. Indian Lake Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students

9. Alamo Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students

10. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 655 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kalamazoo County, MI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kalamazoo County, MI has a total population of 261,670 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kalamazoo County, MI

46,177

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kalamazoo County, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.96 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kalamazoo County, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kalamazoo County, MI.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,347 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kalamazoo County, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Kalamazoo County, MI

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Van Buren County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Calhoun County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
St. Joseph County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Barry County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Allegan County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cass County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Branch County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Berrien County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Eaton County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hillsdale County, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations