D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Spring Valley Center for Exploration

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3530 MOUNT OLIVET RD, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Michigan
Resources
A+
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
256
Students
enrolled
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%3/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 84% 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 −19 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 proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−19 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
White50%30%reading -6 pts, math -21 pts25th percentile (list)
Black12%8%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -19 pts, math -19 pts4th 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 3530 MOUNT OLIVET RD
City Kalamazoo
ZIP Code 49004
District 2619950
NCES School ID 261995005672
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49004

Understanding the community around Spring Valley Center for Exploration 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 Spring Valley Center for Exploration.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.7%
Two or More Races 20.7%
White 14.5%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 256
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Spring Valley Center for Exploration?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration has 256 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Center for Exploration serve?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spring Valley Center for Exploration receive per student?
Spring Valley Center for Exploration receives $17,334 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spring Valley Center for Exploration in 49004 ▼
Avg Home Value
$230,587
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,283
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
23.5%

Other Schools in 49004

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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