Coldwater Community Schools

The Coldwater Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students across the schools.

Coldwater High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, with a relatively high graduation rate of 90.2% and low dropout rate of 2.4%. The high school outperforms the state average on several 11th grade assessments, including M-Step/Science and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, the elementary schools generally have lower proficiency rates compared to the middle and high school, with Lakeland Elementary School being a notable exception, outperforming the district and state averages on 4th and 5th grade M-Step assessments.

Across the district, there are significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic factors. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 51.48% at Coldwater High School to 68.38% at Jefferson Elementary School, indicating a substantial population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the district's spending per student varies considerably, with Larsen Elementary School spending the most at $15,284 per student and Coldwater High School spending the least at $11,977 per student.