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Comstock Middle School

3100 N 26TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 · (269) 250-8600 · Kalamazoo County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL276 STUDENTS
Enrollment
276
Middle
DISTRICT 310 · STATE 502
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
183 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
90
Grade 7
85
Grade 8
101
Student demographics
White
13449%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
2911%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 9%
Black
7326%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 18%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Two+
3814%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14151%
Female
13549%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
276
-139 (-33%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 15.2:1
% White
49%
was 53%
% Hispanic
11%
was 13%
% Black
26%
was 22%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Comstock Middle School

Located at 3100 N 26TH ST, in KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Comstock Middle School is an intimate 6-8 campus that works with 276 students (grades 6 through 8), overseen by Comstock Public Schools. Compared to the state average of about 502 students per school, that is 45% smaller than typical.

Comstock Middle School is one of 6 schools operated by Comstock Public Schools, a district that instructs 1,858 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Comstock Middle School lists that 49% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 26% Black, 14% multiracial, 11% Hispanic. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 76%.

Looking at school resources, Comstock Middle School logs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.5:1, putting Comstock Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 66% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Kalamazoo County (around 45%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Kalamazoo County put median household earnings sit near $72,532, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Comstock Middle School is one of 93 public schools in Kalamazoo County (combined enrollment of about 34,151 students).

The closest other public school is Comstock High School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Comstock Middle School operates from a residential location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Comstock Middle School has fell 33%, going from 415 students in 2018 to 276 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share ticked up from 22% to 26%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Kalamazoo County at a glance

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Population
262,375
Census ACS
Median income
$72,532
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
93
34,151 students

Quick facts

School name
Comstock Middle School
District
Comstock Public Schools
Address
3100 N 26TH ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
Phone
(269) 250-8600
County
Kalamazoo County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
276
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
183 (66%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
261059004531
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Comstock Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Comstock Middle School?
Comstock Middle School enrolls approximately 276 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Comstock Middle School serve?
Comstock Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Comstock Middle School?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at Comstock Middle School.
What is the student diversity at Comstock Middle School?
Student demographics at Comstock Middle School are roughly 49% White, 11% Hispanic, 26% Black, 1% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees Comstock Middle School?
Comstock Middle School is overseen by Comstock Public Schools in Kalamazoo County.
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