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Stem Academy vs. Spring Valley Center For Exploration

Should you attend Stem Academy or Spring Valley Center For Exploration? 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
Stem Academy
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Spring Valley Center For Exploration
3530 Mount Olivet Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
280 students
256 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stem Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Valley Center For Exploration.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Comstock 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 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.

Test Scores

#366 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#2878 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Comstock 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 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.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Comstock 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 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.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Comstock Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Stem Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spring Valley Center For Exploration by grade.
Kindergarten Students
34
41
Grade 1 Students
41
43
Grade 2 Students
25
40
Grade 3 Students
40
34
Grade 4 Students
33
43
Grade 5 Students
23
55
Grade 6 Students
35
-
Grade 7 Students
27
-
Grade 8 Students
22
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Comstock 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 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.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Comstock 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 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.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Comstock 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 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.
% Black
11%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Comstock 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 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.
% White
67%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Comstock 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Comstock 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 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.
0.53
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Comstock 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Comstock 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Comstock 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 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.
 
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