Milwood Elementary School vs Paramount Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Paramount Charter Academy
Kalamazoo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
| Measure | Milwood Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Paramount Charter Academy Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1325 of 1,581 | #1394 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #44675 of 50,301 | #46829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 362 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 16.6).
- •Paramount Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Milwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 95.2%).
- •Paramount Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.2).
- •Paramount Charter Academy is the larger school with 373 students compared with 362.
- •Milwood Elementary School 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 Milwood Elementary School better than Paramount Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Milwood Elementary School ranks higher (20.3 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 Milwood Elementary School and Paramount Charter Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milwood Elementary School: 362. Paramount Charter Academy: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milwood Elementary School and Paramount Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Milwood Elementary School is 1325th of 1,581 and Paramount Charter Academy is 1394th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).