How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hillside Middle School | Milwood Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | KALAMAZOO, MI | KALAMAZOO, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 476 | 731 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 23.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.5% | 70.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hillside Middle School | Milwood Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,334 | $17,334 |
| District | Kalamazoo Public Schools | Kalamazoo Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hillside Middle School | Milwood Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 39.3% |
| African American | 43.9% | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 14.7% | 11.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hillside Middle School | Milwood Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 238:1 | 365.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 52.3% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.