Summary:
Coloma Community Schools operates a single middle school, Coloma Junior High School, serving grades 6-8. Located in Coloma, Michigan, the school faces challenges in academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors compared to state averages.
Coloma Junior High School has consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 6th grade ELA proficiency at 23.8% compared to the state average of 38.6%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 534 and 683 out of 883-897 Michigan middle schools, and it is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average.
Socioeconomic factors also present challenges, as 73.33% of Coloma Junior High School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income population. Despite higher per-student spending of $15,895 and a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 16.4, the school's academic performance does not appear to be commensurate with the level of resources available, suggesting the need for more targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.
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