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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 215 students in Montcalm Area Independent 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 Montcalm Area Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Montcalm Area Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 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 50% has increased from 20% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
194 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
5
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
20
3,891
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $147,651 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $137,042 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Montcalm Area Independent School District?
Montcalm Area Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Montcalm Area Independent School District?
Montcalm Area Independent School District is ranked #318 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
90% of Montcalm Area Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 4:1, 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 $137,042 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
