Caro Community Schools School District
School District · Caro, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Caro Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Caro 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.
Caro High School
Caro · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Schall Elementary School
Caro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caro Alternative High School
Caro · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#275 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,946
$637 vs Michigan median
District size
1,398 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Caro Community Schools ranks #275 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Caro Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caro High School (6.4/10), Schall Elementary School (6.3/10), and Caro Alternative High School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Caro Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caro High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Schall Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Caro Alternative High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Caro Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Caro Community Schools
Caro Community Schools is a Caro, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,398 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $13,946 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Caro Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caro High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Caro Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 31.7% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Caro Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Caro Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Caro Community Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Caro
- Total Enrollment
- 1,398
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caro Community Schools?
Caro Community Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Caro Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Caro Community Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Caro Community Schools?
Caro Community Schools spends $13,946 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Caro Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Caro Community Schools is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Caro Community Schools?
Caro High School is the highest-rated school in Caro Community Schools with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Caro Community Schools?
Across schools in Caro Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Caro Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Caro Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.8%
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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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