For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,950 students in 49008, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49008, MI are Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts, Linden Grove Middle School and Paramount Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49008 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49008, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49008, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
922 W Maple St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0730
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Linden Grove Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4241 Arboretum Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-1740
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Lets Talk About It Home For Young Men
Alternative School
1004 Conant St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(248) 431-1371
Gr: 6-12
49008, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Gr: 6-8
John F. Kennedy Center School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1411 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Gr: PK
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 4-12
3410 Laird Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Gr: PK-3 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49008, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49008, MI include Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts, Linden Grove Middle School and Paramount Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 49008?
4 public middle schools are located in 49008.
What is the racial composition of students in 49008?
49008 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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