Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts vs Paramount Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
889 students
Paramount Charter Academy
Kalamazoo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
| Measure | Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Kalamazoo, Michigan | Paramount Charter Academy Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 485 | #1394 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10030 of 15,369 | #46829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 889 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 16.6).
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 95.2%).
- •Paramount Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.8).
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is the larger school with 889 students compared with 373.
- •Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is a public school while Paramount Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts better than Paramount Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts ranks higher (39.1 vs 16.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts and Paramount Charter Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts: 889. Paramount Charter Academy: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts and Paramount Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is 315th of 485 and Paramount Charter Academy is 1394th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).