Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center 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 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts's student population of 512 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center 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 Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2213 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
48%
18%
White
27%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts's ranking?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is ranked #2213 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts often compared to?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Winchell Elementary School, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts?
512 students attend Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts offer ?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts part of?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts located?
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts is located in the South Westnedge neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in South Westnedge.
School Reviews
2 11/14/2006
We really thought this school would be wonderful for my daughter because she loved the arts. It has wonderful programs, but we just felt that they pushed the kindergarteners too much.
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