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Milwood Elementary School

3400 Lovers Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Milwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Milwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Milwood Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Milwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2556 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10%
34%
29%
45%
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
33%
18%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milwood Elementary School's ranking?
Milwood Elementary School is ranked #2556 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Milwood Elementary School often compared to?
Milwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Milwood Elementary School?
382 students attend Milwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Milwood Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwood Elementary School?
Milwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milwood Elementary School offer ?
Milwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milwood Elementary School part of?
Milwood Elementary School is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwood Elementary School located?
Milwood Elementary School is located in the Milwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Milwood.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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