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Kalamazoo Christian Middle School

3333 S Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008-0490 -

School Notes Overview:

We believe our philosophy and objectives grow out of the world and life view rooted in a reformed interpretation of the Scriptures. We believe this statement is a consistent application of that interpretation to the area of education. Our curriculum is aligned with the mission of the Kalamazoo Christian School Association. The Kalamazoo Christian Schools, in partnership with Christian families and churches, prepare students to serve God responsibly in His world, by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and a Biblical vision for life, for the advancement of His kingdom. The ultimate goal of our education is that students become spiritually, socially, mentally, and physically equipped to live effectively as Christians a world that belongs to God. To attain this goal we have carefully developed a core curriculum in the areas of Bible, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. We have developed an encore curriculum, which complements the core curriculum and also includes Fine Arts, Physical Education, Art, and Technology. KCMS seeks to create a caring learning environment that celebrates each child as an image bearer of God. The goals of education at KCMS recognize the uniqueness of the adolescent learner who is still exploring and discovering his or her interests and gifts. We seek to develop disciples of Jesus, quality achievers, independent and discerning thinkers, cooperative learners, and effective communicators....

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School Overview:

	Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
School Membership(s)	Christian Schools International (CSI)
Religious Affiliation	Calvinist
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 8
County	Kalamazoo County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	256 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	8%	21%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 76 students
	Grade 7 - 84 students
	Grade 8 - 96 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

We believe our philosophy and objectives grow out of the world and life view rooted in a reformed interpretation of the Scriptures. We believe this statement is a consistent application of that interpretation to the area of education. Our curriculum is aligned with the mission of the Kalamazoo Christian School Association. The Kalamazoo Christian Schools, in partnership with Christian families and churches, prepare students to serve God responsibly in His world, by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and a Biblical vision for life, for the advancement of His kingdom. The ultimate goal of our education is that students become spiritually, socially, mentally, and physically equipped to live effectively as Christians a world that belongs to God. To attain this goal we have carefully developed a core curriculum in the areas of Bible, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. We have developed an encore curriculum, which complements the core curriculum and also includes Fine Arts, Physical Education, Art, and Technology. KCMS seeks to create a caring learning environment that celebrates each child as an image bearer of God. The goals of education at KCMS recognize the uniqueness of the adolescent learner who is still exploring and discovering his or her interests and gifts. We seek to develop disciples of Jesus, quality achievers, independent and discerning thinkers, cooperative learners, and effective communicators.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (49008)	School Zip (49008)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	21,542 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	57%	24%
Population Average Age	24 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$39,462	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	58% / 42%	71% / 29%