For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,316 students in Montague Area 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 Montague Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,316 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Montague Area 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,149 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
116
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,645 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,138
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,645
$17,559
Best Montague Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oehrli Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: 1-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Montague High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montague Area Childhood Center
Magnet School
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: PK-K
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,316 students.
What is the rank of Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District is ranked #309 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague Area School District?
87% of Montague Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Montague Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,645 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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