- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalamazoo, MI
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261995005671
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 261995005671 · Kalamazoo, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 22.8:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- This school
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- Kingwestwood E 531
Kingwestwood Elementary School
531 students
What this shows Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts compares
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingwestwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
How many students attend Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts has 889 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is 22.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
52.8% of students at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts?
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts rank among middle schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Milwood Magnet School (731 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.