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Spring Valley Center For Exploration vs. Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School

Should you attend Spring Valley Center For Exploration or Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Spring Valley Center For Exploration
3530 Mount Olivet Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
9562 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Valley Center For Exploration 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 685 students in grades 3-5, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
256 students
685 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Valley Center For Exploration over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Valley Center For Exploration.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Valley Center For Exploration over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Center For Exploration with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gull Lake Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2878 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#614 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Valley Center For Exploration, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
45%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Valley Center For Exploration who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Valley Center For Exploration who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spring Valley Center For Exploration by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
-
Grade 1 Students
43
-
Grade 2 Students
40
-
Grade 3 Students
34
235
Grade 4 Students
43
217
Grade 5 Students
55
233

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Spring Valley Center For Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Valley Center For Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Valley Center For Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
53%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Valley Center For Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Valley Center For Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Valley Center For Exploration, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gull Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Valley Center For Exploration, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Valley Center For Exploration, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Valley Center For Exploration, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gull Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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