STEM Academy

Public K-8

175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048-9523

(269) 250-8907

District: Comstock Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,625

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.8%

Two or more races:

13.1%

African American:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details STEM Academy ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.18. (See more...)

Compare Details STEM Academy ranks better than 90.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.39. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.8%), two or more races (13.1%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at STEM Academy is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare STEM Academy employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at STEM Academy is $17,625.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks STEM Academy 97^th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks STEM Academy 80^th of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Comstock Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Comstock Public Schools 332^nd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	97.62	11^th	1580	99.3%
2016	96.21	22^nd	1548	98.6%
2017	87.13	104^th	1466	92.9%
2018	79.94	276^th	1448	80.9%
2019	87.51	122^nd	1408	91.3%
2021	74.07	236^th	1153	79.5%
2022	72.52	307^th	1344	77.2%
2023	91.18	97^th	1470	93.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	82.09	147^th	1397	89.5%
2023	94.69	22^nd	1350	98.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	82.08	213^th	1443	85.2%
2019	91.98	44^th	1171	96.2%
2023	83.45	157^th	1321	88.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	73.81	347^th	1446	76.0%
2019	62.26	401^st	1196	66.5%
2022	63.62	369^th	1139	67.6%
2023	89.36	84^th	1334	93.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	73.37	296^th	1253	76.4%
2019	80.65	164^th	1128	85.5%
2021	79.71	150^th	1005	85.1%
2022	74.74	238^th	1102	78.4%
2023	85.24	133^rd	1198	88.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for STEM Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2016	96.76	15^th	894	98.3%
2017	89.06	62^nd	821	92.4%
2018	85.07	108^th	838	87.1%
2019	77.07	139^th	792	82.4%
2021	73.45	129^th	675	80.9%
2022	79.07	119^th	776	84.7%
2023	89.39	80^th	883	90.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.76	89^th	825	89.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	87.13	77^th	794	90.3%
2019	53.38	282^nd	658	57.1%
2023	83.96	86^th	770	88.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	80.02	127^th	797	84.1%
2022	75.67	115^th	658	82.5%
2023	90.29	62^nd	776	92.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	81.17	95^th	678	86.0%
2019	70.60	153^rd	624	75.5%
2021	69.39	129^th	577	77.6%
2022	75.71	121^st	638	81.0%
2023	88.00	60^th	688	91.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for STEM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	94	7	3	9	0	1	15	129
2015	131	5	6	12	0	1	14	169
2016	165	8	6	18	0	1	14	212
2017	180	9	8	19	0	1	20	237
2018	191	15	12	16	1	1	20	256
2019	211	13	17	15	0	1	21	278
2020	205	15	13	9	2	0	34	278
2021	194	19	8	10	2	0	36	269
2022	186	24	12	10	2	0	35	269
2023	179	23	9	12	3	0	34	260

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	129	7.0	18.2	37.2
2015	169	9.0	18.7	32
2016	212	12.0	17.6	40.1
2017	237	11.5	20.5	37.6
2018	256	13.7	18.6	27.7
2019	278	16.6	16.6	33.1
2020	278	19.1	14.5	44.2
2021	269	20.2	13.3	40.5
2022	269	16.3	16.4	41.3
2023	260	15.3	16.9	36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	129	7.0	18.2	37.2
2015	169	9.0	18.7	32
2016	212	12.0	17.6	40.1
2017	237	11.5	20.5	37.6
2018	256	13.7	18.6	27.7
2019	278	16.6	16.6	33.1
2020	278	19.1	14.5	44.2
2021	269	20.2	13.3	40.5
2022	269	16.3	16.4	41.3
2023	260	15.3	16.9	36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for STEM Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$786 (6.7%)	$11,019 (93.3%)	$11,806
2020	$977 (7.5%)	$12,005 (92.5%)	$12,982
2021	$1,645 (7.2%)	$21,162 (92.8%)	$22,807
2022	$2,245 (11.8%)	$16,855 (88.2%)	$19,100
2023	$2,071 (11.8%)	$15,555 (88.3%)	$17,625

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on STEM Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 122^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 97^th of 1470 Elementary schools	2.1%
Ranks 139^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 80^th of 883 Middle schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (STEM Academy)	69.2	73.1	3.9%
3rd Grade Math (Comstock Public Schools)	18.9	21.2	2.3%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (STEM Academy)	59.4	83.3	23.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Public Schools)	22.8	27.9	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (STEM Academy)	53.1	70.8	17.7%
4th Grade Math (Comstock Public Schools)	18	20.2	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (STEM Academy)	79.4	73.5	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Public Schools)	34.1	34.2	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (STEM Academy)	67.6	52.9	14.7%
5th Grade Math (Comstock Public Schools)	20.5	19.1	1.4%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (STEM Academy)	41.2	32.4	8.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Comstock Public Schools)	12.4	10.5	1.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (STEM Academy)	75.7	65.5	10.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Public Schools)	35.9	27.3	8.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (STEM Academy)	51.4	48.3	3.1%
6th Grade Math (Comstock Public Schools)	24	16.5	7.5%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (STEM Academy)	40.7	73.1	32.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Comstock Public Schools)	25.7	27.4	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (STEM Academy)	25.9	50	24.1%
7th Grade Math (Comstock Public Schools)	14.7	16.4	1.7%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (STEM Academy)	63	57.1	5.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Comstock Public Schools)	20.9	15	5.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (STEM Academy)	66.7	57.1	9.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Comstock Public Schools)	29.2	20	9.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	278	260	6.5%
African American	13	23	76.9%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	17	9	47.1%
Hispanic	15	12	20%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	211	179	15.2%
Two or More Races	21	34	61.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.1%	36.9%	3.8%

Schools Near STEM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSAT English Language Arts (2023)	PSAT Mathematics (2023)	M-Step English Language Arts (2023)					M-Step Math (2023)					M-Step Science (2023)		M-Step Social Studies (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
STEM Academy	Public	K-8	175 Hunt St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 250-8907	260	15	16.9	36.9%	179 (68.8%)	23 (8.8%)	12 (4.6%)	9 (3.5%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.1%)	91.2	97^th of 1470 public elementary schools	93.4%		72.5	307^th of 1344 public elementary schools	77.2%	210	61.9	57.1	76.9	83.3	73.5	65.5	73.1	73.1	70.8	52.9	48.3	50.0	67.6	57.1	32.4	57.1	$17,625	$2,071	$15,555
Comstock Elementary School	Public	K-5	1423 N 28th St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 250-8960	577	40	14.4	79.2%	300 (52.0%)	128 (22.2%)	75 (13.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (12.5%)	7	1394^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.2%		6.6	1279^th of 1344 public elementary schools	4.8%	115			13.2	11.3	17.5			6.5	5.0	4.9			18.8				$18,328	$5,466	$12,862
Forest Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5196 Comstock Ave	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Forest Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 488-2315	66	5	13.8	72.7%	49 (74.2%)	7 (10.6%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.6%)								(n/a)			30.0														$19,131	$2,290	$16,841
GalesburgAugusta Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	315 W Battle Creek St	Galesburg	49053	Kalamazoo County	Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 484-2040	327	21	15.4	61.2%	279 (85.3%)	11 (3.4%)	14 (4.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)								(n/a)			42.2					49.4									$16,166	$2,319	$13,847
Northeastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2433 Gertrude St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 337-0690	212	17	12.5	92.0%	30 (14.2%)	149 (70.3%)	16 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.1%)	8.1	1360^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.5%					(n/a)			18.2	12.5				12.1									$19,450	$2,561	$16,890
Spring Valley Center for Exploration	Public	PK, KG-5	3530 Mount Olivet Rd	Kalamazoo	49004	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 337-0750	281	22	12.6	91.8%	45 (16.0%)	149 (53.0%)	27 (9.6%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (18.9%)	4.8	1449^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.4%		9.1	1229^th of 1344 public elementary schools	8.6%	220			7.8	9.4	12.5				5.7				8.9				$19,794	$2,740	$17,053
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	3501 Moreland St	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 337-0560	101	8	13.2	64.4%	41 (40.6%)	34 (33.7%)	9 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (15.8%)								(n/a)			46.4					46.4									$17,866	$2,553	$15,313
Washington Writers Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1919 Portage St	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 337-0770	235	14	17.0	94.5%	37 (15.7%)	143 (60.9%)	18 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.5%)								(n/a)				11.1													$18,226	$3,345	$14,881
Milwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Lovers Ln	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 337-0660	376	23	16.4	81.6%	125 (33.2%)	124 (33.0%)	57 (15.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (17.6%)	18.3	1188^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.2%		14.7	1159^th of 1344 public elementary schools	13.8%	29			23.2	39.7	27.6			15.9	17.6	11.8			21.1		9.2		$18,622	$2,507	$16,115
Parchment Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	516 N Orient St	Kalamazoo	49004	Kalamazoo County	Parchment School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 488-1000	292	18	16.2	59.2%	207 (70.9%)	26 (8.9%)	16 (5.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.7%)								(n/a)			37.3					53.3									$14,564	$1,286	$13,278

Frequently Asked Questions about STEM Academy

What is the racial makeup of STEM Academy?

Students at STEM Academy are 69% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is STEM Academy a good school?

Yes. STEM Academy ranks in the top 6.6% of Michigan elementary schools.

What district is STEM Academy in?

Comstock Public Schools

How many students attend STEM Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended STEM Academy.

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