Top Rankings
Coloma Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,095 students in Coloma Community Schools. 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 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,095 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coloma Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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.
Overall District Rank
#600 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2000–2022. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
19%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
62%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,870 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,322
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,870
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Coloma Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Coloma High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Saint Joseph St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2400
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Coloma Junior High School
(Math: 17% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coloma Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
262 West St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2420
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2420
Gr: PK-3 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coloma Intermediate School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 4-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coloma Community Schools?
Coloma Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,095 students.
What is the rank of Coloma Community Schools?
Coloma Community Schools is ranked #607 out of 844 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?
62% of Coloma Community Schools students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coloma Community Schools?
Coloma Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Coloma Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,870 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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