For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 533 students in Colon Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Colon Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
533 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Colon Community 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#583 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
501 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
94%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
52
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,790 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,405
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,790
$17,559
Best Colon Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Grades: K-8
| 242 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dallas St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leonidas School
Magnet School
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colon Community School District?
Colon Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 533 students.
What is the rank of Colon Community School District?
Colon Community School District is ranked #584 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 Colon Community School District?
94% of Colon Community School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colon Community School District?
Colon Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Colon Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,790 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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