Parchment Central Elem School vs Spring Valley Center for Exploration
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parchment Central Elem School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
289 students
Spring Valley Center for Exploration
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Parchment Central Elem School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Spring Valley Center for Exploration Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,581 | #1338 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #23929 of 50,301 | #45372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 289 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 17% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parchment Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 19.2).
- •Parchment Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 17%).
- •Parchment Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 17%).
- •Parchment Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 84%).
- •Spring Valley Center for Exploration does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.1).
- •Parchment Central Elem School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 263.
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 Parchment Central Elem School better than Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
On the Success Index (US), Parchment Central Elem School ranks higher (51.8 vs 19.2 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 Parchment Central Elem School and Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parchment Central Elem School: 289. Spring Valley Center for Exploration: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parchment Central Elem School and Spring Valley Center for Exploration rank in Michigan?
Parchment Central Elem School is 661st of 1,581 and Spring Valley Center for Exploration is 1338th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).