How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hillside Middle School | Parchment Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 476 | 352 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| 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 | Parchment Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,449 | $15,569 |
| District | Kalamazoo Public Schools | Parchment School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hillside Middle School | Parchment Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 67.3% |
| African American | 43.9% | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 14.7% | 13.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hillside Middle School | Parchment Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | 336:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 63.3% | 42.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 117 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.