Montrose Alternative Education Center

150 Saginaw St
Montrose, MI 48457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 172 students in grades 8-12, Montrose Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Montrose Alternative Education Center's student population of 172 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
172 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Montrose Alternative Education Center is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
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(18-19)
≤20%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
89%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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20-29%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montrose Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Montrose Alternative Education Center is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Montrose Alternative Education Center?
172 students attend Montrose Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Montrose Alternative Education Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montrose Alternative Education Center?
Montrose Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montrose Alternative Education Center offer ?
Montrose Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Montrose Alternative Education Center part of?
Montrose Alternative Education Center is part of Montrose Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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