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Valley Center School

Public, Alternative 1-12

 3122 Lake St
       Kalamazoo, MI  49048-5824

(269) 250-9773

District: Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency


Student/teacher ratio:  6.4 Help
Number of students:  32

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
Two or more races:
31.3%
African American:
18.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.9% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Valley Center School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50%), two or more races (31.3%), African American (18.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Center School is 6.4. (See more...)
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Enrollment information for Valley Center School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 37 15 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2003 37 15 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2004 39 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2005 37 13 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 51
2006 33 14 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 48
2007 36 12 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 50
2008 33 13 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a 1 49
2009 38 14 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 54
2010 33 18 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2011 20 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 30
2012 26 11 0 1 0 0 1 0 39
2013 20 10 0 1 0 0 3 0 34
2014 24 10 1 0 1 0 1 0 37
2015 19 11 1 0 1 0 4 0 36
2016 20 7 0 0 0 1 4 0 32
2017 18 10 0 0 0 1 4 0 33
2018 24 12 0 1 0 0 3 0 40
2019 27 5 0 1 0 0 4 0 37
2020 25 5 0 0 0 0 6 0 36
2021 21 4 0 0 0 0 7 0 32
2022 20 4 0 0 0 0 7 0 31
2023 16 6 0 0 0 0 10 0 32

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 Valley Center School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 53 n/a n/a n/a
2003 53 n/a n/a n/a
2004 55 10.0 5.5 n/a
2005 51 10.0 5.1 n/a
2006 48 7.0 6.9 0
2007 50 9.0 5.6 62
2008 49 8.0 6.1 72.9
2009 54 8.0 6.8 83.3
2010 52 8.0 6.4 90.4
2011 30 8.0 3.7 83.3
2012 39 7.1 5.4 61.5
2013 34 8.0 4.2 73.5
2014 37 7.0 5.2 70.3
2015 36 7.0 5.1 91.7
2016 32 7.0 4.5 84.4
2017 33 7.0 4.7 87.9
2018 40 6.0 6.6 85
2019 37 6.0 6.1 78.4
2020 36 6.0 6.0 80.6
2021 32 4.0 8.0 59.4
2022 31 5.0 6.2 67.7
2023 32 5.0 6.4 71.9

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 Valley Center School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 53 n/a n/a n/a
2003 53 n/a n/a n/a
2004 55 10.0 5.5 n/a
2005 51 10.0 5.1 n/a
2006 48 7.0 6.9 0
2007 50 9.0 5.6 62
2008 49 8.0 6.1 72.9
2009 54 8.0 6.8 83.3
2010 52 8.0 6.4 90.4
2011 30 8.0 3.7 83.3
2012 39 7.1 5.4 61.5
2013 34 8.0 4.2 73.5
2014 37 7.0 5.2 70.3
2015 36 7.0 5.1 91.7
2016 32 7.0 4.5 84.4
2017 33 7.0 4.7 87.9
2018 40 6.0 6.6 85
2019 37 6.0 6.1 78.4
2020 36 6.0 6.0 80.6
2021 32 4.0 8.0 59.4
2022 31 5.0 6.2 67.7
2023 32 5.0 6.4 71.9

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 Valley Center School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $56,363 (48.8%) $59,172 (51.2%) $115,535

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Center School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3732
 13.5%
African American56
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2716
 40.7%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.4%71.9%
 6.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 32 students attended Valley Center School.

Students at Valley Center School are 50% White, 31% Two or more races, 19% African American.


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