Serving 889 students in grades 6-8, Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts's student population of 889 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
889 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Every child. Every opportunity. Every time.
School Rankings
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
31%
18%
White
39%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Maple Leaf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts's ranking?
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts is ranked #1612 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts often compared to?
Maple Street Magnet School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Milwood Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts?
889 students attend Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts students are White, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts?
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts offer ?
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts part of?
Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts is part of Kalamazoo School District.
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