Summary:
The Coloma Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two elementary schools: Coloma Elementary School and Coloma Intermediate School. Both schools have consistently performed below the state average on various academic metrics, with low proficiency rates in core subjects and rankings in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools.
Coloma Elementary School has ranked between 882 and 938 out of 1,500-1,600 Michigan elementary schools in recent years, while Coloma Intermediate School has an even lower ranking, placing between 1,195 and 1,234 out of around 1,500 schools. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state average, with Coloma Elementary School having only 14.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.9%.
The schools also face challenges related to high chronic absenteeism rates, with both schools reporting a rate of 29.5%, which is significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with over 75% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the academic performance of these schools suggests potential issues with the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the district.
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