Top Rankings
Montcalm Area ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 219 students in Montcalm Area ISD 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 Montcalm Area ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
219 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Montcalm Area ISD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
198 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
23
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $144,954 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $134,539 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$144,954
$18,267
Spending / Student
$134,539
$17,461
Best Montcalm Area ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College At Montcalm Community College
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Grades: 11-12
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 E Vandeinse Ave
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4724
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4724
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Seiter Education Service Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4724
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4724
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Career Center
Vocational School
1550 West Sidney Rd
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5708
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5708
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
Special Education School
618 W Main St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montcalm Area ISD School District?
Montcalm Area ISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 219 students.
What is the rank of Montcalm Area ISD School District?
Montcalm Area ISD School District is ranked #201 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm Area ISD School District?
91% of Montcalm Area ISD School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montcalm Area ISD School District?
Montcalm Area ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Montcalm Area ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $134,539 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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