Comstock School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 6 public schools in Comstock School District, serving 1,828 students. Comstock School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Comstock School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is in the 3/10, bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Comstock School District are Stem Academy, Comstock Compass High School and Green Meadow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Comstock School District |
| School District Phone Number | (269) 250-8900 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,828 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 105 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Comstock School District, which is ranked within the3/, bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 50-54% has increased from 48% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 50-54% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 33 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 175 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 10% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 335 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 18% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 1,073 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 59% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 204 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 11% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 151 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 144 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 130 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 140 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 125 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 125 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 118 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 138 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 144 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 142 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 156 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 154 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 161 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,209 is higher than the state average of 12785. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,026 is less than the state average of $12,796. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $26 MM | 9320000 |
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| Spending | $24 MM | 9328000 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,209 | 12785 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,026 | 12796 |
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Comstock School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Stem Academy Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:10/, Top 10%175 Hunt St10
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8907
Grades: K-8 | 256 students
- Comstock Compass High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%3010 Gull Rd10
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: 6-12 | 161 students
- Green Meadow Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%6171 East Mn Ave10
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Grades: PK-4 | 292 students
- North Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%3100 North 26th St10
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Grades: PK-4 | 252 students
- Northeast Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 20%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%1423 North 28th St10
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Grades: 5-8 | 415 students
- Comstock High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%2107 North 26th St10
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Grades: 9-12 | 452 students
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