Best High Schools in Northside, Kalamazoo, MI

High schools
2
Students
2,046
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Northside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kalamazoo Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

2. Parchment High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parchment School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 434 Students

Best Middle Schools in Northside, Kalamazoo, MI

Middle schools
3
Students
1,546
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Northside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Linden Grove Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Parchment Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parchment School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students

3. Hillside Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Northside, Kalamazoo, MI

Elementary schools
13
Students
4,396
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Northside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Winchell Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students

2. Northglade Montessori School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students

3. Kingwestwood Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4. Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students

5. Parchment North Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parchment School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 242 Students

6. Parchment Central Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Parchment School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 292 Students

7. Northeastern Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students

8. Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students

9. Edison Environmental Science Academy

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students

10. Milwood Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Northside, Kalamazoo, MI

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

Community Factors

Northside, Kalamazoo, MI has a total population of 5,100 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Northside, Kalamazoo, MI

7,988

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northside, Kalamazoo, MI.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

36.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

12.87 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

23.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northside, Kalamazoo, MI.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,636 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Northside, Kalamazoo, MI

How many schools are in Northside, Kalamazoo, MI?

Northside, Kalamazoo, MI has 18 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 7,988 students in total.

How do schools in Northside perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Northside score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Northside don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northside?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edison, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Westnedge Hill, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Arcadia, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Knollwood, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Oakland-Winchell, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Milwood, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations