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Public high school · Central Montcalm Public Schools · Stanton, Michigan

Central Montcalm Middle High School

Central Montcalm Middle High School rates 5.8, right at the middle of Central Montcalm Public Schools's high schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.8this school

5.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Central Montcalm Public Schools median is 5.8.

#1,985 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Central Montcalm Public Schools: 1 high schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A high school in Stanton, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,985 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 2 of 3 in Central Montcalm Public Schools.

Central Montcalm Middle High School is listed in Central Montcalm Public Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math17%15 points below the Michigan average of 32%2022 EdFacts
Reading32%13 points below the Michigan average of 45%2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.9
25% of the rating
Academics
4.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Central Montcalm Middle High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$55,954
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$899/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
16.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48888; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
427/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Stanton. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Stanton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
15 sports
7 boys' · 8 girls' · 23 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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    5.8
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Central Montcalm Middle High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #1,985 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Central Montcalm Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Montcalm Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
738
Student-teacher ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Montcalm County
4-year graduation
85–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$14,283
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 48888)
5,905
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
49.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.