Milwood Elementary School

Summary:

Milwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving 376 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district, which is ranked 421 out of 610 districts in the state.

Milwood Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.9% to 43.3%, which is much higher than ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary (35.8%) and Winchell Elementary (28.9%). Academically, Milwood's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages, with only 18.6% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and Math, compared to 31.3% and 32.7% for the district, respectively.

Despite these challenges, Milwood Elementary has a diverse student population, with 33.24% White, 32.98% African American, 15.16% Hispanic, and 17.55% two or more races. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.67% to 81.65%, significantly higher than nearby schools. While Milwood's per-student spending is higher than the nearby schools, this additional funding does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3400 Lovers Ln
       Kalamazoo, MI  49001-4806


(269) 337-0660

District: Kalamazoo Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1163rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,622 Help


Students who attend Milwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Milwood Magnet School
High:    Loy Norrix High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.2%
African American:
33.0%
Two or more races:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Compare Details Milwood Elementary School ranks worse than 78.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 8th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Milwood Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2009 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Milwood Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.2%), African American (33%), two or more races (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milwood Elementary School is 16.4. 8 elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milwood Elementary School is $18,622, which is the 6th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwood Elementary School 1163rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Milwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kalamazoo Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalamazoo Public Schools 421st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Milwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.55 1468th 1545 5.0%
2007 8.09 1512th 1565 3.4%
2008 15.34 1452nd 1577 7.9%
2009 15.21 1457th 1589 8.3%
2010 26.57 1348th 1552 13.1%
2011 33.50 1258th 1552 18.9%
2012 21.57 1328th 1566 15.2%
2013 23.64 1269th 1563 18.8%
2014 16.63 1329th 1533 13.3%
2015 26.68 1209th 1580 23.5%
2016 19.92 1239th 1548 20.0%
2017 16.59 1220th 1466 16.8%
2018 22.84 1168th 1448 19.3%
2019 12.28 1247th 1408 11.4%
2022 14.67 1159th 1344 13.8%
2023 18.33 1188th 1470 19.2%
2024 20.08 1163rd 1486 21.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 52nd 81 35.8%
2023 29.80 55th 81 32.1%
2024 20.98 66th 78 15.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.50 351st 403 12.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.79 1179th 1397 15.6%
2019 13.81 1034th 1134 8.8%
2022 15.28 979th 1099 10.9%
2023 19.61 1121st 1350 17.0%
2024 14.24 1242nd 1381 10.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.92 1095th 1443 24.1%
2019 15.62 1027th 1171 12.3%
2022 13.18 1009th 1106 8.8%
2023 11.09 1200th 1321 9.2%
2024 15.70 1159th 1342 13.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.59 1162nd 1446 19.6%
2019 6.28 1163rd 1196 2.8%
2022 13.40 1023rd 1139 10.2%
2023 20.81 1056th 1334 20.8%
2024 19.60 1093rd 1347 18.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.90 200th 475 57.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.72 173rd 222 22.1%
2024 30.12 144th 201 28.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Milwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.74 987th 1253 21.2%
2019 23.32 923rd 1128 18.2%
2022 26.73 837th 1102 24.0%
2023 27.41 899th 1198 25.0%
2024 29.61 861st 1204 28.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Milwood Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 8.92 786th 839 6.3%
2009 22.09 741st 847 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Milwood Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Milwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 407 185 4 21 12 n/a n/a 0 629
1989 439 167 5 23 9 n/a n/a 0 643
1990 404 190 4 35 9 n/a n/a 0 642
1991 455 140 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1992 456 251 2 33 12 n/a n/a 0 754
1993 453 246 3 33 15 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 448 253 3 29 10 n/a n/a 0 743
1995 413 284 3 30 15 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 413 284 3 30 15 n/a n/a 0 745
1997 362 247 2 38 13 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 339 249 2 40 13 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 294 272 3 47 15 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 266 222 2 43 8 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 250 196 1 41 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 227 194 1 38 9 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 227 194 1 38 9 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 220 221 7 46 12 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 224 198 6 38 10 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 198 181 4 31 6 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 260 213 5 40 10 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 289 243 7 61 10 n/a n/a 0 610
2009 256 251 64 0 9 n/a n/a 0 580
2010 240 251 3 61 3 n/a n/a 0 558
2011 206 224 5 56 6 0 2 0 499
2012 166 192 4 62 1 0 49 0 474
2013 150 167 0 53 3 1 53 0 427
2014 147 169 0 57 0 1 46 0 420
2015 119 156 0 60 0 0 43 0 378
2016 112 142 0 48 0 0 24 0 326
2017 115 150 0 57 0 0 44 0 366
2018 132 133 1 57 0 0 46 0 369
2019 134 114 3 71 0 0 48 0 370
2020 146 136 6 68 0 0 55 0 411
2021 123 129 6 76 0 0 69 0 403
2022 119 121 4 73 0 0 68 0 385
2023 125 124 3 57 1 0 66 0 376

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Milwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 n/a n/a n/a
1989 643 n/a n/a 51.2
1990 642 47.0 13.6 53
1991 605 n/a n/a n/a
1992 754 n/a n/a 55
1993 750 n/a 0.0 52.7
1994 743 36.3 20.5 50.5
1995 745 35.2 21.2 52.5
1996 745 35.2 21.2 52.5
1997 662 35.0 18.9 57.9
1998 643 34.0 18.9 51.8
1999 631 37.0 17.1 58.8
2000 541 35.5 15.2 63.4
2001 494 31.4 15.7 66.6
2002 469 29.5 15.9 64.8
2003 469 29.5 15.9 64.8
2004 506 34.8 14.5 65.2
2005 476 35.2 13.5 65.1
2006 420 28.8 14.6 74.3
2007 528 33.5 15.8 65.5
2008 610 33.7 18.1 70.5
2009 580 36.9 15.7 76.9
2010 558 30.5 18.3 79.2
2011 499 29.4 16.9 79.8
2012 474 28.9 16.4 84.6
2013 427 26.3 16.2 85.2
2014 420 23.1 18.1 86.7
2015 378 22.0 17.1 87
2016 326 20.0 16.3 78.8
2017 366 22.9 15.9 79.8
2018 369 22.9 16.0 81
2019 370 22.6 16.3 81.6
2020 411 21.6 19.0 76.9
2021 403 22.4 17.9 76.7
2022 385 20.7 18.5 78.7
2023 376 22.9 16.4 81.6

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 Milwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 n/a n/a n/a
1989 643 n/a n/a 51.2
1990 642 47.0 13.6 53
1991 605 n/a n/a n/a
1992 754 n/a n/a 55
1993 750 n/a 0.0 52.7
1994 743 36.3 20.5 50.5
1995 745 35.2 21.2 52.5
1996 745 35.2 21.2 52.5
1997 662 35.0 18.9 57.9
1998 643 34.0 18.9 51.8
1999 631 37.0 17.1 58.8
2000 541 35.5 15.2 63.4
2001 494 31.4 15.7 66.6
2002 469 29.5 15.9 64.8
2003 469 29.5 15.9 64.8
2004 506 34.8 14.5 65.2
2005 476 35.2 13.5 65.1
2006 420 28.8 14.6 74.3
2007 528 33.5 15.8 65.5
2008 610 33.7 18.1 70.5
2009 580 36.9 15.7 76.9
2010 558 30.5 18.3 79.2
2011 499 29.4 16.9 79.8
2012 474 28.9 16.4 84.6
2013 427 26.3 16.2 85.2
2014 420 23.1 18.1 86.7
2015 378 22.0 17.1 87
2016 326 20.0 16.3 78.8
2017 366 22.9 15.9 79.8
2018 369 22.9 16.0 81
2019 370 22.6 16.3 81.6
2020 411 21.6 19.0 76.9
2021 403 22.4 17.9 76.7
2022 385 20.7 18.5 78.7
2023 376 22.9 16.4 81.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Milwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,809 (19.2%) $11,787 (80.8%) $14,596
2020 $2,929 (20.6%) $11,255 (79.3%) $14,185
2021 $2,075 (14.3%) $12,392 (85.7%) $14,467
2022 $3,937 (23.0%) $13,203 (77.0%) $17,140
2023 $2,507 (13.5%) $16,115 (86.5%) $18,622

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milwood Elementary School

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 1247th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1188th of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwood Elementary School)15.623.2
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)36.631.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Milwood Elementary School)20.315.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.528.9
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwood Elementary School)35.139.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.935.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Milwood Elementary School)14.317.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)33.127.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwood Elementary School)31.427.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kalamazoo Public Schools)37.534.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Milwood Elementary School)11.411.8
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Kalamazoo Public Schools)27.318.8
 8.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Milwood Elementary School)7.19.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Kalamazoo Public Schools)14.214.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students370376
 1.6%
African American114124
 8.8%
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic7157
 19.7%
Pacific Islander00
White134125
 6.7%
Two or More Races4866
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.6%81.6%
 0%


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Students at Milwood Elementary School are 33% White, 33% African American, 18% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Milwood Elementary School.

Students who attend Milwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milwood Magnet School
High : Loy Norrix High School

Milwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Michigan elementary schools.


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