Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Valley Center For Exploration 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Valley Center For Exploration ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Valley Center For Exploration's student population of 256 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Rankings
Spring Valley Center For Exploration ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Valley Center For Exploration is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
53%
18%
White
14%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 Spring Valley Center For Exploration's ranking?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration is ranked #2878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Spring Valley Center For Exploration often compared to?
Spring Valley Center For Explorationis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Spring Valley Center For Exploration?
256 students attend Spring Valley Center For Exploration.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Spring Valley Center For Exploration students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Valley Center For Exploration?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Center For Exploration offer ?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Valley Center For Exploration part of?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Valley Center For Exploration located?
Spring Valley Center For Exploration is located in the Burke Acres neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Burke Acres.
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