Best Schools in Parchment, MI
Parchment, MI has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,733 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Parchment don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Parchment, MI
The top high schools in Parchment, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
2. Kalamazoo Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1612 Students
3. Parchment High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 434 Students
Best Middle Schools in Parchment, MI
The top middle schools in Parchment, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plainwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
2. Parchment Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
3. Hillside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Parchment, MI
The top elementary schools in Parchment, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
2. Cooper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
3. Parchment North Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 242 Students
4. Parchment Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 292 Students
5. Parchment Northwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parchment School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Parchment, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Parchment, MI has a total population of 2,057 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Parchment, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Parchment, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Parchment, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Parchment, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Parchment, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Parchment, MI
How many schools are in Parchment, MI?
Parchment, MI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,733 students in total.
How do schools in Parchment perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Parchment score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Parchment don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Parchment?
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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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 46%
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