- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kalamazoo, MI
Milwood Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Milwood Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261995005665
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwood Magnet School earns 33/100 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.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Milwood Magnet School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milwood Magnet School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Milwood Magnet School shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 261995005665 · Kalamazoo, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 22.8:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Milwood Magnet School shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 703 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Milwood Magnet School 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
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- This school
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 Milwood Magnet School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milwood Magnet School compares
Milwood Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 70.2% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above 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
29.8%
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Milwood Magnet School 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 Milwood Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Similar size | Lower 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 Milwood Magnet School'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
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Milwood Magnet School
How many students attend Milwood Magnet School?
Milwood Magnet School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwood Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwood Magnet School 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 Milwood Magnet School?
70.2% of students at Milwood Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwood Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Milwood Magnet School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwood Magnet School?
Milwood Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Milwood Magnet School rank among middle schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwood Magnet School ranks #3 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 Milwood Magnet School, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.