For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,462 students in Montrose Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Montrose Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,462 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Montrose Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#454 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
22 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,264 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
100
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,332 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,697
$18,510

Spending / Student
$12,332
$17,693

Best Montrose Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Park St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8841
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8841
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Hillmccloy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Nanita Dr
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Grades: 8-12
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Kuehnhaven Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Ray St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831
Grades: 4-8
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Montrose Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Saginaw St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Grades: 8-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montrose Community Schools School District?
Montrose Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,462 students.
What is the rank of Montrose Community Schools School District?
Montrose Community Schools School District is ranked #446 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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 Montrose Community Schools School District?
86% of Montrose Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montrose Community Schools School District?
Montrose Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Montrose Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,332 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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