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Kalamazoo Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
31
Schools
12,239
Students
$17,425
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
69.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
79.5%
Graduation Rate
-7.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kalamazoo Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 12,239 students across 31 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 4 middle, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 79.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,425 is above average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (31)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hillside Middle School06–08512
Linden Grove Middle School06–08705
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts06–08860
Milwood Magnet School06–08742
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,425+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
32%
State
51.9%
Local (property tax)
32.5%
Federal
15.6%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
31
Schools
12,239
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,425 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 31 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.5%, graduation is 7.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Kalamazoo Public Schools has 31 public schools, serving a total of 12,239 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kalamazoo Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 79.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kalamazoo Public Schools spend per student?
Kalamazoo Public Schools spends $17,425 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
70% of students in Kalamazoo Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
No, Kalamazoo Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kalamazoo Public Schools serve?
Kalamazoo Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kalamazoo Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kalamazoo Public Schools is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.