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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,572 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
4,572 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Caledonia Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 860 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
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
110 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
306 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
71 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
3,796 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
279 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
389
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
349
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
335
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
344
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
341
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
334
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
342
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
400
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
351
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
371
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
6
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,348 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,462
$18,370
Spending / Student
$16,348
$17,559
Best Caledonia Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Emmons Lake Elementary School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Dutton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Paris Ridge Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Duncan Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9757 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-1380
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-1380
Grades: 7-8
| 679 students
Rank: #77.
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
Magnet 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
| 683 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
| 1,464 students
Rank: n/an/a
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9751 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-6220
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-6220
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Duncan Lake Transitions Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9050 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-0219
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-0219
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caledonia Community Schools School District?
Caledonia Community Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,572 students.
What is the rank of Caledonia Community Schools School District?
Caledonia Community Schools School District is ranked #28 out of 860 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?
83% of Caledonia Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 17:1, which is equal to 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 $16,348 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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