Coloma Community Schools School District

302 St Joseph Street
Coloma, MI 49038-9594
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Coloma Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,167 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 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,167 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Coloma Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#600 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
35%
36%
45%
28%
38%
77%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
20%
9%
% Black
8%
18%
% White
62%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,677 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,238
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,677
$17,693

Best Coloma Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Coloma High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Saint Joseph St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Coloma Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Saint Joseph St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2405
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coloma Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
262 West St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2420
Gr: PK-3 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coloma Intermediate School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
274a S West St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2415
Gr: 4-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Coloma Community Schools School District?
Coloma Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,167 students.
What is the rank of Coloma Community Schools School District?
Coloma Community Schools School District is ranked #608 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coloma Community Schools School District?
62% of Coloma Community Schools School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coloma Community Schools School District?
Coloma Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $15,677 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,167 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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