For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,247 students in Montague Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Montague Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,247 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montague Area School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2001–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,123 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,160 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,123
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,160
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Montague Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oehrli Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: 1-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Montague High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,247 students.
What is the rank of Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District is ranked #283 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague Area School District?
89% of Montague Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Montague Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,160 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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