Serving 404 students in grades 6-12, Montabella Juniorsenior High School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montabella Juniorsenior High School's student population of 404 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montabella Juniorsenior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montabella Juniorsenior High School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2008 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montabella Juniorsenior High School's ranking?
Montabella Juniorsenior High School is ranked #2008 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Montabella Juniorsenior High School often compared to?
Montabella Juniorsenior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beal City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montabella Juniorsenior High School?
The graduation rate of Montabella Juniorsenior High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Montabella Juniorsenior High School?
404 students attend Montabella Juniorsenior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Montabella Juniorsenior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montabella Juniorsenior High School?
Montabella Juniorsenior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montabella Juniorsenior High School offer ?
Montabella Juniorsenior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montabella Juniorsenior High School part of?
Montabella Juniorsenior High School is part of Montabella Community Schools School District.
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