Enrollment
30
Combined
DISTRICT 126 · STATE 281
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KALAMAZOO RESA·NCES 268060000873
Valley Center School
3122 LAKE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 · (269) 250-9773 · Kalamazoo County
GRADES 01–12COMBINED22-SUBURBTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL30 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
6.0:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.4:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
22 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 20% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 13% |
| Grade 12 | 4 | 13% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
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Where Valley Center School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 30 | #172 of 200 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
30
-2 (-6%) vs 2020
0% since 2010-11, when it was 30
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
was 8.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 30 | 5 | 6.0:1 | 73% (22) |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 4.3 | 5.9:1 | 60% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 5 | 6.4:1 | 72% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 32 | 4 | 8.0:1 | 59% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 40 | 6 | 6.7:1 | 85% (34) |
| 2015-16 | 32 | 7 | 4.6:1 | 84% (27) |
| 2010-11 | 30 | 8 | 3.8:1 | 83% (25) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley Center School.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (40 to 30); teachers down 17% (6 to 5).
About Valley Center School
Valley Center School is a small combined-grade school that serves part of KALAMAZOO, Michigan. It covers grades 1 through 12, with a total enrollment of 30 students. Enrollment is 89% lower than the average for combined schools in Michigan, which is about 281.
Within Kalamazoo RESA, Valley Center School is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 429 students.
At Valley Center School, the largest share of students is White, at 50%. Next come 27% multiracial and 23% Black. The county population is about 76% White.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.0:1 at Valley Center School, with 5 full-time-equivalent teachers. On average, combined schools in Michigan have 17.3:1, compared with 6.0:1 here. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 73% of enrollment. Across public schools in Kalamazoo County, the average is 45%.
County data help place the school in context: in Kalamazoo County, the median household income is $72,532, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 41%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. In all, Kalamazoo County has 93 public schools and roughly 34,151 students.
The next-closest public school is Milwood Magnet School, about 1.3 miles away. Valley Center School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Valley Center School as Suburb: Mid-size.
Valley Center School's enrollment dropped from 32 in 2020-21 to 30 in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (6.0:1) than in 2020-21 (8.0:1).
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Kalamazoo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
262,375
Census ACS
Median income
$72,532
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
93
34,151 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kalamazoo RESA
- WoodsEdge Learning CenterCombined · 222 students
- Kalamazoo RESA West CampusYoung Adult ProgramHigh · 126 students
- Youth Center SchoolHigh · 51 students
- Kalamazoo RESA West CampusECSEElementary
- The Epic CenterHigh
Other schools in KALAMAZOO
- Loy Norrix High SchoolHigh · 1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Central High SchoolHigh · 1,613 students
- Maple Street Magnet School for the ArtsMiddle · 889 students
- Milwood Magnet SchoolMiddle · 731 students
- Linden Grove Middle SchoolMiddle · 727 students
- Comstock Elementary SchoolElementary · 597 students
Nearby schools
- Milwood Magnet School1.3 mi · 731
- Edison Academy1.5 mi · 376
- Washington Writers Academy1.6 mi · 260
- Greenwood Elementary School1.6 mi · 93
- Milwood Elementary School1.9 mi · 362
- Youth Center School2.1 mi · 51
Frequently asked questions
About Valley Center SchoolHow many students attend Valley Center School?
Valley Center School enrolls approximately 30 students in grades 01-12.
Is Valley Center School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Valley Center School is a combined-grade school covering grades 01-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Center School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Valley Center School is approximately 6.0:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Valley Center School?
Student demographics at Valley Center School are roughly 50% White, 23% Black, 27% Two or more.
Who oversees Valley Center School?
Valley Center School is overseen by Kalamazoo RESA in Kalamazoo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.