Top Rankings
Cole Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 333 students in Cole Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Cole Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
333 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cole Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#485 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
% Black
28%
18%
% White
29%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,414 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,399 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,414
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,399
$17,693
Best Cole Academy School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cole Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1915 W Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cole Academy School District?
Cole Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 333 students.
What is the rank of Cole Academy School District?
Cole Academy School District is ranked #508 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cole Academy School District?
29% of Cole Academy School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cole Academy School District?
Cole Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cole Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,399 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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