Caledonia Community Schools School District
School District · Caledonia, Michigan
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Caledonia Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Caledonia Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Paris Ridge Elementary
Caledonia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caledonia Elementary School
Caledonia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dutton Elementary School
Caledonia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#8 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,665
+$82 vs Michigan median
District size
4,628 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Caledonia Community Schools ranks #8 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Caledonia Community Schools's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Paris Ridge Elementary (9.0/10), Caledonia Elementary School (9.0/10), and Dutton Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Caledonia Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Caledonia Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Ridge Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Caledonia Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Dutton Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Kettle Lake Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Kraft Meadows Intermediate School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Emmons Lake Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Caledonia High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Duncan Lake Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Caledonia Community Schools
Caledonia Community Schools is a Caledonia, Michigan school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,628 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $14,665 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Caledonia Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caledonia Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Caledonia Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 63.1% and ELA proficiency of 74.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Caledonia Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Caledonia Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Caledonia Community Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Caledonia
- Total Enrollment
- 4,628
- Teachers (FTE)
- 263
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caledonia Community Schools?
Caledonia Community Schools has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Caledonia Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Caledonia Community Schools is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Caledonia Community Schools?
Caledonia Community Schools spends $14,665 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Caledonia Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Caledonia Community Schools is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Caledonia Community Schools?
Caledonia Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Caledonia Community Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Caledonia Community Schools?
Across schools in Caledonia Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Caledonia Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Caledonia Community Schools has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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