For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,488 students in Caro Community Schools 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 Caro Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,488 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Caro Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#568 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,334 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
124
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
115
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
9
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,376 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,492 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,376
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,492
$17,461
Best Caro Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caro Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Caro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 North Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Schall Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 East Frank St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3168
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3168
Grades: 3-5
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Caro Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 North Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3167
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3167
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 North Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3169
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3169
Grades: PK-2
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caro Community Schools School District?
Caro Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,488 students.
What is the rank of Caro Community Schools School District?
Caro Community Schools School District is ranked #562 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Caro Community Schools School District?
90% of Caro Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caro Community Schools School District?
Caro 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 Caro Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,492 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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