For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,154 students in Coloma Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Coloma Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,154 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Coloma Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-84% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#604 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
94 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
8%
18%
# White Students
752 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
65%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
114
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,854 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,432
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,854
$17,559
Best Coloma Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coloma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
262 West St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2420
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2420
Grades: PK-3
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Coloma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Saint Joseph St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2400
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Coloma Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Saint Joseph St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2405
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2405
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Coloma Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274a S West St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2415
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2415
Grades: 4-5
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coloma Community Schools School District?
Coloma Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,154 students.
What is the rank of Coloma Community Schools School District?
Coloma Community Schools School District is ranked #617 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Coloma Community Schools School District?
65% of Coloma Community Schools School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coloma Community Schools School District?
Coloma Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Coloma Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,854 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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