For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,431 students in Columbia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Columbia School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,431 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbia School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 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 83% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,944 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,772
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,944
$17,693
Best Columbia School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Grades: PK-2
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Grades: 3-6
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Grades: 7-12
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia School District?
Columbia School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,431 students.
What is the rank of Columbia School District?
Columbia School District is ranked #226 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia School District?
89% of Columbia School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia School District?
Columbia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Columbia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,944 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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