Middle Schools in Coloma Community Schools

Coloma Community Schools has a single middle school, Coloma Junior High School, serving grades 6-8. Located in Coloma, Michigan, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors compared to state averages.

Coloma Junior High School's academic proficiency rates lag behind the Michigan state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23% of 6th graders and 28.2% of 7th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also low, with only 16.4% of 6th graders and 32.1% of 7th graders meeting proficiency standards, compared to state averages of 31% and 32.1%. This trend of underperformance is consistent across other subjects and grade levels.

Additionally, the school faces high rates of chronic absenteeism (43.2%) and a large population of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (79.13%), indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite relatively high spending per student ($15,301), the school's overall performance, as measured by its SchoolDigger ranking and star rating, has declined over the past three school years. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve instructional practices, increase student support, and address the underlying social and economic factors impacting student success.