Montrose Alternative Education Center
Montrose Alternative Education Center serves 140 students in grades 8-12.
Montrose Alternative Education Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Montrose Alternative Education Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Montrose Alternative Education Center's student population of 140 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 140 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
Montrose Alternative Education Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Montrose Alternative Education Center is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2427 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 47:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 20-29% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montrose Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Montrose Alternative Education Center is Hillmccloy High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Carter Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Montrose Carter Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 518 students10
0.2 miles
200 Park St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8841 0.2 PK-4 518 - Montrose Hillmccloy High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 384 students10
0.4 miles
301 Nanita Dr
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821 0.4 8-12 384 - Montrose Kuehnhaven Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 380 students10
0.4 miles
303 Ray St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831 0.4 5-8 380 - New Lothrop New Lothrop Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 466 students10
5.8 miles
9387 Genesee St
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5026 5.8 PK-6 466 - New Lothrop New Lothrop High School Math: 27% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 434 students10
5.9 miles
9285 Easton Rd
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054 5.9 7-12 434
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