Best middle schools in Kalamazoo (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 139Parchment Middle SchoolKalamazoo · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 352 students
- 239Maple Street Magnet School for the ArtsKalamazoo · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 889 students
- 338Linden Grove Middle SchoolKalamazoo · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 727 students
- 423Hillside Middle SchoolKalamazoo · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 519Comstock Middle SchoolKalamazoo · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 276 students
- 619Milwood Magnet SchoolKalamazoo · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 731 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parchment Middle School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 2 | Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 889 |
| 3 | Linden Grove Middle School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 4 | Hillside Middle School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 5 | Comstock Middle School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 276 |
| 6 | Milwood Magnet School Kalamazoo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.2 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 731 |
Parchment Middle School in Kalamazoo leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Kalamazoo with a Success Index (US) of 39.2. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Michigan middle schools rankings, every school on the Kalamazoo page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Kalamazoo?
Parchment Middle School in Kalamazoo, Michigan ranks first among middle schools in Kalamazoo with a Success Index (US) of 39.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 352).
How are middle schools in Kalamazoo ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.