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Edison Environmental Science Academy

831 LAKE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001

About Edison Environmental Science Academy

Edison Environmental Science Academy is the best elementary school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a public school serving K–5 in the KPS district. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1. About 12% of students are proficient in math, and 8% are proficient in reading, indicating that the school did worse in math and reading than the district. In Kalamazoo Public Schools, 32% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 24% tested at or above that level for math.

Nearby schools are Milwood Elementary and Washington Writers' Academy, with similar math proficiency rates, around 5–10%. Best school in Michigan. The school enrolls 51% female students and 49% male students. 93% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 26 full-time teachers

Edison Environmental Science Academy Contact Information

Address

831 LAKE ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001

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Phone

(269) 337-0550

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 8% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
339
Total Students
$65809
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 205 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Edison Environmental Science Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 a.m.–3:10 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13.2%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 9.4%
Black 65.5%
Two+ Races 10.1%
Native Am. 1.7%
White
13.2%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
9.4%
Black
65.5%
Two+ Races
10.1%
Native Am.
1.7%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 339
50.5%
171 Female
49.5%
168 Male

Student Population

339 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The board of the Kalamazoo Public Schools voted to change the name of the school from "Edison Environmental Science Academy" to "Edison Academy."

FAQ

Q.1 Are meals given?

Answer: Yes, all students can receive free breakfast and lunch through the district's food services.

Q.2 Is there a dress code?

Ans: There is no formal uniform; clothes must be suitable and comfortable for learning in the lab and outside.

Q.3 How do you include lessons about the environment?

Ans: Students take part in science fieldwork, outdoor classrooms, and recycling programs.

Q.4 Are there any grants or scholarships?

Answer: These activities are funded by STEM education funds from the community and the district.

Q.5 What kinds of technology are used?

Ans: The program uses Chromebooks, Google Classroom, and software for science data.

Q.6 How do parents become involved?

Ans: Parents can get involved by volunteering, joining the PTO, or going to events that help the environment.

Q.7 How does the school monitor to see how well students are doing?

Ans: The answer is the NWEA MAP, tests in the classroom, and environmental projects that are based on performance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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