Top Rankings
Caledonia Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,598 students in Caledonia Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Caledonia Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Caledonia Community Schools School District are Caledonia Elementary School, Emmons Lake Elementary School and Kettle Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Caledonia Community Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
4,598 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Caledonia Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.56
# American Indian Students
14 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
112 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
322 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
83 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
3,765 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
298 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
388
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
342
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
337
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
349
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
331
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
363
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
351
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
347
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
355
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
321
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
391
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
369
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
8
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,369 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,256 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,369
$18,441
Spending / Student
$16,256
$17,627
Best Caledonia Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9770 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8181
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8181
Grades: K-4
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Emmons Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8950 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 528-8100
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 528-8100
Grades: K-4
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Kettle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8451 Garbow Dr Se
Alto, MI 49302
(616) 868-6113
Alto, MI 49302
(616) 868-6113
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Dutton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3820 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8982
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8982
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Paris Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4690 Paris Ridge Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-7033
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-7033
Grades: K-4
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Duncan Lake Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9758 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-1380
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-1380
Grades: 7-8
| 702 students
Rank: #77.
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9230 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8649
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8649
Grades: 5-6
| 714 students
Rank: #88.
Caledonia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9050 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8129
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8129
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: n/an/a
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
9751 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-6220
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-6220
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Duncan Lake Transitions Program
Special Education School
9050 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-0219
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-0219
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caledonia Community Schools School District?
Caledonia Community Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,598 students.
What is the rank of Caledonia Community Schools School District?
Caledonia Community Schools School District is ranked #28 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caledonia Community Schools School District?
82% of Caledonia Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caledonia Community Schools School District?
Caledonia Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Caledonia Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,256 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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