Top Rankings
Comstock School District 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 6 public schools serving 1,858 students in Comstock 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 Comstock School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,858 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Comstock School District, 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 58% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#642 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
58%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)64.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,871 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$39 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,475
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,871
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Comstock School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stem Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8594
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Comstock High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2107 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1423 N 28th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Comstock Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 N 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
6171 E Mn Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8960
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Comstock School District?
Comstock School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,858 students.
What is the rank of Comstock School District?
Comstock School District is ranked #635 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 Comstock School District?
53% of Comstock School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comstock School District?
Comstock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Comstock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,871 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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