Coleman Community Schools

991 East Railway St
Coleman, MI 48618-9577
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 559 students in Coleman Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Coleman Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
559 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Coleman Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#621 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
35%
32%
45%
30-34%
38%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,984 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,306 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,984
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,306
$17,782

Best Coleman Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleman Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4951 N Lewis Rd
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 E Washington St
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6179
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Coleman Community Schools?
Coleman Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 559 students.
What is the rank of Coleman Community Schools?
Coleman Community Schools is ranked #618 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Coleman Community Schools?
93% of Coleman Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coleman Community Schools?
Coleman Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Coleman Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,306 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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