Summary:
The 49038 zip code area is home to 4 schools operated by the Coloma Community Schools district, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While Coloma High School performs relatively well, the other schools in the district struggle with significant academic challenges.
Coloma Intermediate School stands out as the lowest-performing school, ranking in the bottom 20% of Michigan elementary schools and with only 27% of 4th graders and 28.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 18% and 14.5% proficient or better in Math. In contrast, Coloma High School has the best overall metrics, with a 2-star rating and an 82.8% 4-year graduation rate, though still below the state average.
Across the district, the schools face high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, as well as very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, from 57.1% to 75.88%. These factors likely contribute to the district's overall low academic performance, which has remained consistently below state averages over the past few years. Addressing the root causes of these challenges, such as attendance issues and economic disadvantages, should be a top priority for the Coloma Community Schools district.
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