Coon School

6679 S State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 9 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Coon School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Coon School's student population of 9 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Coon School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coon School is 0.00, which is less 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)
#761 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Coon School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coon 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.
≥50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coon 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Coon School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Coon School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Coon School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Coon School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1989-90 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Coon School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
100%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Coon School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Coon School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coon 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 (19-20)
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coon School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coon School's ranking?
Coon School is ranked #761 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Coon School?
9 students attend Coon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Coon School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coon School?
Coon School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coon School offer ?
Coon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Coon School part of?

School Reviews

2   6/13/2016
The staff at Coon School have a double standard when it comes to discipline among students.
- Posted by Parent - lance

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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