Coloma Intermediate School

Summary:

Coloma Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in Coloma, Michigan, with a student population of 153 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Coloma Community Schools district, which is ranked 454 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Coloma Community Schools district, Coloma Intermediate School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, with a ranking between 954 and 1292 out of over 1,500 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger throughout this period, indicating very low performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% in 2019-2020 to 21.3% in 2022-2023, well above the state average. Academically, Coloma Intermediate School's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Coloma Elementary School and North Elementary School in the Watervliet School District have higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings. Coloma Intermediate School's challenges may be attributed to its high percentage of students (over 75%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as its high student-teacher ratio and relatively low per-student spending, which may be contributing factors to its poor academic performance and high absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 274a S West St
       Coloma, MI  49038-9511


(269) 468-2415

District: Coloma Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1234th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,925 Help


Students who attend Coloma Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Coloma Junior High School
High:    Coloma High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  170

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
Hispanic:
21.8%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coloma Intermediate School ranks worse than 83% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Hispanic (21.8%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coloma Intermediate School is 20.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coloma Intermediate School is $14,925.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coloma Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Coloma Intermediate School 1234th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Coloma Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Coloma Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Coloma Community Schools 454th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coloma Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Coloma Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.63 1033rd 1545 33.1%
2007 47.59 1047th 1565 33.1%
2008 56.03 875th 1577 44.5%
2009 53.03 972nd 1589 38.8%
2010 58.81 885th 1552 43.0%
2011 46.88 1060th 1552 31.7%
2012 40.82 1048th 1566 33.1%
2013 42.43 986th 1563 36.9%
2014 38.70 1039th 1533 32.2%
2015 20.03 1292nd 1580 18.2%
2016 23.25 1204th 1548 22.2%
2017 20.91 1148th 1466 21.7%
2018 29.82 1080th 1448 25.4%
2019 19.70 1143rd 1408 18.8%
2021 20.14 954th 1153 17.3%
2022 21.67 1050th 1344 21.9%
2023 17.79 1195th 1470 18.7%
2024 16.16 1234th 1486 17.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coloma Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.43 1051st 1397 24.8%
2019 22.40 942nd 1134 16.9%
2021 30.65 556th 749 25.8%
2022 36.86 701st 1099 36.2%
2023 21.17 1098th 1350 18.7%
2024 20.91 1139th 1381 17.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Coloma Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.18 1110th 1443 23.1%
2019 12.93 1065th 1171 9.1%
2021 11.95 854th 902 5.3%
2022 20.53 920th 1106 16.8%
2023 17.09 1112th 1321 15.8%
2024 23.51 1042nd 1342 22.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Coloma Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 1015th 1446 29.8%
2019 22.10 972nd 1196 18.7%
2021 25.21 720th 915 21.3%
2022 15.96 990th 1139 13.1%
2023 12.32 1187th 1334 11.0%
2024 9.56 1259th 1347 6.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Coloma Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.17 158th 222 28.8%
2024 24.44 160th 201 20.4%
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Rank History for White students at Coloma Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.03 1031st 1253 17.7%
2019 15.86 1016th 1128 9.9%
2021 18.55 877th 1005 12.7%
2022 14.72 993rd 1102 9.9%
2023 10.87 1120th 1198 6.5%
2024 10.74 1124th 1204 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 10, 2019

Open Quote Huge turnover with teachers and principals, it's a wonder they can keep anything straight. If your child has any special needs,I highly recommend you send them elsewhere!! Im extremely disappointed in my decision to enroll my son here 2yrs ago,its done more damage than good. He will be transferring schools next year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Coloma Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 105 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 193 88 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1990 179 102 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 168 95 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1992 175 101 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 191 82 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 289
1994 205 96 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 399 141 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 399 141 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 405 124 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1998 392 137 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 407 132 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 398 105 2 28 4 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 370 95 0 23 4 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 407 102 2 27 3 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 407 102 2 27 3 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 395 113 2 27 1 n/a n/a 1 539
2005 393 113 2 34 0 n/a n/a 1 543
2006 396 68 0 34 3 n/a n/a 2 503
2007 377 55 1 36 3 n/a n/a 1 473
2008 350 37 1 21 2 n/a n/a 1 412
2009 340 37 2 23 1 n/a n/a 2 405
2010 324 26 3 22 8 n/a n/a 1 384
2011 301 28 1 24 3 1 18 0 376
2012 322 22 1 32 1 3 25 0 406
2013 314 29 2 30 2 1 20 0 398
2014 309 31 3 34 0 1 23 0 401
2015 173 16 1 28 0 0 19 0 237
2016 136 12 0 31 0 0 19 0 198
2017 141 16 0 35 0 0 20 0 212
2018 133 20 0 34 1 0 18 0 206
2019 132 13 0 22 1 0 14 0 182
2020 130 9 0 24 2 0 16 0 181
2021 122 8 0 27 1 0 15 0 173
2022 105 9 0 27 0 0 9 0 150
2023 101 10 0 32 0 0 10 0 153
2024 101 13 0 37 0 0 19 0 170

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coloma Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 n/a n/a n/a
1989 294 n/a n/a 0
1990 297 31.0 9.5 n/a
1991 279 n/a n/a n/a
1992 286 n/a n/a 58
1993 289 n/a 0.0 61.2
1994 323 17.3 18.7 0
1995 567 29.2 19.4 0
1996 567 29.2 19.4 0
1997 547 28.0 19.5 0
1998 547 28.0 19.5 0
1999 566 30.0 18.9 0
2000 537 35.4 15.2 42.1
2001 492 34.3 14.3 43.5
2002 541 35.2 15.4 49.9
2003 541 35.2 15.4 49.9
2004 539 34.2 15.8 60.6
2005 543 33.7 16.1 n/a
2006 503 30.6 16.4 54.1
2007 473 29.8 15.9 43.6
2008 412 29.0 14.2 48.9
2009 405 25.4 15.9 48.4
2010 384 24.6 15.6 54
2011 376 22.7 16.5 51.9
2012 406 20.7 19.5 65
2013 398 21.2 18.7 59.5
2014 401 20.9 19.1 61.1
2015 237 13.0 18.2 61.6
2016 198 13.0 15.2 71.2
2017 212 11.6 18.1 70.3
2018 206 11.8 17.4 77.2
2019 182 10.8 16.8 76.9
2020 181 11.2 16.1 82.3
2021 173 11.2 15.4 78
2022 150 9.4 15.9 78.7
2023 153 7.4 20.6 76.5
2024 170 8.4 20.2 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coloma Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 n/a n/a n/a
1989 294 n/a n/a 0
1990 297 31.0 9.5 n/a
1991 279 n/a n/a n/a
1992 286 n/a n/a 58
1993 289 n/a 0.0 61.2
1994 323 17.3 18.7 0
1995 567 29.2 19.4 0
1996 567 29.2 19.4 0
1997 547 28.0 19.5 0
1998 547 28.0 19.5 0
1999 566 30.0 18.9 0
2000 537 35.4 15.2 42.1
2001 492 34.3 14.3 43.5
2002 541 35.2 15.4 49.9
2003 541 35.2 15.4 49.9
2004 539 34.2 15.8 60.6
2005 543 33.7 16.1 n/a
2006 503 30.6 16.4 54.1
2007 473 29.8 15.9 43.6
2008 412 29.0 14.2 48.9
2009 405 25.4 15.9 48.4
2010 384 24.6 15.6 54
2011 376 22.7 16.5 51.9
2012 406 20.7 19.5 65
2013 398 21.2 18.7 59.5
2014 401 20.9 19.1 61.1
2015 237 13.0 18.2 61.6
2016 198 13.0 15.2 71.2
2017 212 11.6 18.1 70.3
2018 206 11.8 17.4 77.2
2019 182 10.8 16.8 76.9
2020 181 11.2 16.1 82.3
2021 173 11.2 15.4 78
2022 150 9.4 15.9 78.7
2023 153 7.4 20.6 76.5
2024 170 8.4 20.2 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Coloma Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,758 (21.6%) $9,993 (78.4%) $12,751
2020 $3,196 (25.8%) $9,196 (74.2%) $12,392
2021 $2,850 (21.1%) $10,643 (78.9%) $13,494
2022 $2,380 (16.4%) $12,160 (83.6%) $14,541
2023 $3,070 (20.6%) $11,856 (79.4%) $14,925

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coloma Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1143rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1195th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coloma Intermediate School)32.622.8
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Coloma Community Schools)32.622.8
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Coloma Intermediate School)25.820.3
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Coloma Community Schools)25.820.3
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coloma Intermediate School)34.726.9
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Coloma Community Schools)34.726.9
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Coloma Intermediate School)10.514.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade Math (Coloma Community Schools)10.514.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Coloma Intermediate School)14.79
 5.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Coloma Community Schools)14.79
 5.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students182153
 15.9%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2232
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White132101
 23.5%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.9%76.5%
 0.5%


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Students who attend Coloma Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Coloma Junior High School
High : Coloma High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Coloma Intermediate School.

Coloma Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 17.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Coloma Intermediate School are 59% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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