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Central Montcalm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,298 students in Central Montcalm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Central Montcalm School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,298 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Montcalm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#577 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
93%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,755 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$22 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,468
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,755
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Central Montcalm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1488 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Gr: 3-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central Montcalm Middle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1480 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
289 Saint Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Gr: PK-2 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Montcalm School District?
Central Montcalm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,298 students.
What is the rank of Central Montcalm School District?
Central Montcalm School District is ranked #581 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Montcalm School District?
93% of Central Montcalm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Montcalm School District?
Central Montcalm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Central Montcalm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,755 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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