Summary:
The Coloma, Michigan school district consists of 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Coloma Elementary School, Coloma High School, Coloma Junior High School, and Coloma Intermediate School. The district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and concerning graduation and dropout rates.
Coloma Community Schools stands out for its low 4-year graduation rate of 75.9% and high dropout rate of 10.1% at Coloma High School. Additionally, Coloma Junior High School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.2%, which likely contributes to its low academic performance, with only 16.4% of 6th graders proficient in M-STEP Math and 19.3% of 8th graders proficient in M-STEP Social Studies.
Despite relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, the Coloma schools consistently perform below state averages on standardized assessments, suggesting systemic challenges in the district's educational outcomes. The diverse student population, with significant percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students, may require targeted interventions and support to address any achievement gaps. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the district's struggles.
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