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#1259 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Central Montcalm Middle High School
High School · Central Montcalm Public Schools · Stanton, MI
A high school in Stanton, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1480 SOUTH SHERIDAN RD, Stanton, MI 48888
- Math 17% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Montcalm Middle High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Montcalm Middle High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stanton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,954
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48888; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early College at Montcalm Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 11–12 | 1.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Montcalm Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Montcalm Middle High School is listed in Central Montcalm Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Montcalm Middle High School
Central Montcalm Middle High School is a public high school in Stanton, MI, part of Central Montcalm Public Schools, serving approximately 738 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,259 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Montcalm Middle High School
What grades does Central Montcalm Middle High School serve?
Central Montcalm Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Montcalm Middle High School?
Central Montcalm Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Middle High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Montcalm Middle High School rank in MI?
Central Montcalm Middle High School ranks #1,259 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central Montcalm Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Montcalm Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Montcalm Middle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Montcalm Middle High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Montcalm Middle High School a charter school?
No, Central Montcalm Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Montcalm Middle High School a Title I school?
No, Central Montcalm Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Montcalm Middle High School?
67.9% of students at Central Montcalm Middle High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 738
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montcalm County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (989) 831-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48888)
- 5,905
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48888; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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