Coloma Junior High School

www.ccs.coloma.org

254 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Coloma Junior High School is located in the small community of Coloma, Michigan, serving as a key educational hub for students in the transition between elementary and high school. As part of the Coloma Community School District, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of adolescents. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for students to explore their interests through elective courses and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Coloma Junior High emphasizes the importance of community spirit and character development. The school works to prepare its students for the rigor of the high school level by fostering independence, critical thinking, and social responsibility. With its location on West Saint Joseph Street, the school serves as a central point for local families, often prioritizing a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty work to ensure each student feels connected and prepared for their future academic journey.

254

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coloma Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	41
Black	22
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
174 (68.5 %)
Hispanic
41 (16.1 %)
Black
22 (8.7 %)
Two or More
16 (6.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Coloma Community Schools
Phone:	(269)468-2405
Website:	http://www.ccs.coloma.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 85