Serving 61 students in grades 11-12, Early College At Montcalm Community College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College At Montcalm Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Early College At Montcalm Community College's student population of 61 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Early College At Montcalm Community College ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College At Montcalm Community College is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College At Montcalm Community College's ranking?
Early College At Montcalm Community College is ranked #60 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Early College At Montcalm Community College?
61 students attend Early College At Montcalm Community College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Early College At Montcalm Community College students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College At Montcalm Community College?
Early College At Montcalm Community College has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early College At Montcalm Community College offer ?
Early College At Montcalm Community College offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Early College At Montcalm Community College part of?
Early College At Montcalm Community College is part of Montcalm Area Independent School District.
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