D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Parchment North Elem School

📚 04 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5535 KEYES DR, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 38% · Math 25% proficient · 21st percentile in Michigan
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
244
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%21/100reading 28th percentile, math 15th percentile among Michigan elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−8 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−11 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -13 pts, math -19 pts19th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -15 pts, math -8 pts17th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -13 pts, math -26 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +1 pts, math -9 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5535 KEYES DR
City Kalamazoo
ZIP Code 49004
District 2627420
NCES School ID 262742006345
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49004

Understanding the community around Parchment North Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,361
Per Capita Income $34,772
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $168,500
Median Rent $1,011
Owner-Occupied 76.5%
Renter-Occupied 23.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Parchment North Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.0%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.2%
Black 13.1%
Two or More Races 12.3%
Hispanic/Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 244
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Parchment North Elem School?
Parchment North Elem School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Parchment North Elem School?
Parchment North Elem School has 244 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Parchment North Elem School serve?
Parchment North Elem School serves grades 04 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Parchment North Elem School receive per student?
Parchment North Elem School receives $16,075 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Parchment North Elem School in 49004 ▼
Avg Home Value
$230,587
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,283
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
23.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026