Serving 199 students in grades 8-12, Montrose Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montrose Alternative Education Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Montrose, MI, covering an area of approximately 36 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montrose Alternative Education Center's student population of 199 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montrose Alternative Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montrose Alternative Education Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2800 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
16:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montrose Alternative Education Center's ranking?
Montrose Alternative Education Center is ranked #2800 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montrose Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Montrose Alternative Education Center is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Montrose Alternative Education Center?
199 students attend Montrose Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Montrose Alternative Education Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montrose Alternative Education Center?
Montrose Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Montrose Alternative Education Center offer ?
Montrose Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montrose Alternative Education Center part of?
Montrose Alternative Education Center is part of Montrose Community Schools.
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