Serving 348 students in grades 6-8, Central Montcalm Middle 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 was 22% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted30.5%
21.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Central Montcalm Middle School?
348 students attend Central Montcalm Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Central Montcalm Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Montcalm Middle School?
Central Montcalm Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Central Montcalm Middle School offer ?
Central Montcalm Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Montcalm Middle School part of?
Central Montcalm Middle School is part of Central Montcalm Public Schools.
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