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Montcalm Area Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 208 students in Montcalm Area Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Montcalm Area Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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
5 Schools
3,465 Schools
# Students
208 Students
1,368,506 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
82,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montcalm Area Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $152,620 is higher than the state median of $18,616. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $141,654 is higher than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$152,620
$18,616
Spending / Student
$141,654
$17,794
Best Montcalm Area Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College At Montcalm Community College
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Gr: 11-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-6264
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-6264
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Seiter Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4826
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4826
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Career Center
Vocational School
1550 W Sidney Rd
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
Special Education School
618 W Main St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-6158
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-6158
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montcalm Area Independent School District?
Montcalm Area Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 208 students.
What is the rank of Montcalm Area Independent School District?
Montcalm Area Independent School District is ranked #254 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm Area Independent School District?
93% of Montcalm Area Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montcalm Area Independent School District?
Montcalm Area Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Montcalm Area Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $141,654 is higher than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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