A
Very Good
89/100

STEM Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 175 HUNT ST, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 91st percentile in Michigan
Growth
B
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

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

89
Repit Score
out of 100
280
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%91/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 74th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% 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 +14 points better 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 proficiency72% (+26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+21 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
White72%57%reading +16 pts, math +12 pts86th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +24 pts, math +16 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income62%47%reading +29 pts, math +24 pts96th 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 175 HUNT ST
City Kalamazoo
ZIP Code 49048
District 2610590
NCES School ID 261059008526
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49048

Understanding the community around STEM Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,081
Per Capita Income $30,994
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,900
Median Rent $984
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
View full data for ZIP 49048 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for STEM Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.1%
Two or More Races 12.1%
Black 10.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 280
Teachers (FTE) 16.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for STEM Academy?
STEM Academy has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 STEM Academy?
STEM Academy has 280 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does STEM Academy serve?
STEM Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does STEM Academy receive per student?
STEM Academy receives $21,114 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around STEM Academy in 49048 ▼
Avg Home Value
$203,370
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,319
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
39.4%

Other Schools in 49048

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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