Coloma Community Schools School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Coloma Community Schools School District, serving 1,472 students. Coloma Community Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Coloma Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Coloma Community Schools School District are Coloma Elementary School, Coloma Junior High School and Coloma Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Coloma Community Schools School District |
| School District Website | http://remc11.k12.mi.us/coloma |
| School District Phone Number | (269) 468-2424 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,472 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 80 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Coloma Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #549 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 55-59% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 187 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 13% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 163 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 11% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 1,018 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 69% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 97 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 95 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 81 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 90 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 92 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 103 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 103 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 102 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 103 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 136 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 129 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 165 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 167 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 106 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,719 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,442 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $19 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $17 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,719 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,442 | $13,281 |
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Coloma Community Schools School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Coloma Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%262 West St10
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2420
Grades: PK-3 | 358 students
- Coloma Junior High School Math: 27% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50%302 West Saint Joseph St10
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2405
Grades: 6-8 | 341 students
- Coloma Intermediate School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%274a South West St10
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2415
Grades: 4-5 | 206 students
- Coloma High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%300 West Saint Joseph St10
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2400
Grades: 9-12 | 476 students
- The Bridge Academy Alternative School499 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Grades: 10-12 | 91 students
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