Below Average
#2594 of 3,192 schools in MI
Coloma Junior High School
Middle School · Coloma Community Schools · Coloma, MI
A Coloma Community Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
302 WEST SAINT JOSEPH ST, Coloma, MI 49038
- Math 17% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coloma Junior High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coloma Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,396
Median home value
$196,200
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coloma Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coloma Junior High School is listed in Coloma Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coloma Junior High School
Coloma Junior High School is a public middle school in Coloma, MI, part of Coloma Community Schools, serving approximately 240 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,594 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coloma Junior High School
What grades does Coloma Junior High School serve?
Coloma Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Coloma Junior High School?
Coloma Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coloma Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coloma Junior High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coloma Junior High School rank in MI?
Coloma Junior High School ranks #2,594 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Coloma Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coloma Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coloma Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coloma Junior High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coloma Junior High School a charter school?
No, Coloma Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coloma Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Coloma Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coloma Junior High School?
73.3% of students at Coloma Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (269) 468-2405
- Area population (ZIP 49038)
- 8,577
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49038; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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