Comstock Middle School

3100 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 302 students in grades 6-8, Comstock Middle School 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 3% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Comstock Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Comstock Middle School's student population of 302 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Comstock Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Comstock Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2967 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Comstock Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Comstock Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Comstock Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Comstock Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
26%
18%
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White
50%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Comstock Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Comstock Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Comstock Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comstock Middle School's ranking?
Comstock Middle School is ranked #2967 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Comstock Middle School?
302 students attend Comstock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Comstock Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% 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 Comstock Middle School?
Comstock Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Comstock Middle School offer ?
Comstock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Comstock Middle School part of?
Comstock Middle School is part of Comstock School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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