Montabella Community Schools School District

1390 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310-9303
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 769 students in Montabella Community Schools 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 Montabella Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
769 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Montabella Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#565 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
37%
45%
30-34%
38%
80-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,654 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,135 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,654
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,135
$17,693

Best Montabella Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montabella Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1456 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Montabella Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1324 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Grades: 6-12
| 389 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Montabella Community Schools School District?
Montabella Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 769 students.
What is the rank of Montabella Community Schools School District?
Montabella Community Schools School District is ranked #578 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Montabella Community Schools School District?
86% of Montabella Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montabella Community Schools School District?
Montabella Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Montabella Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,135 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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