Below Average
#2636 of 3,192 schools in MI
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
Elementary School · Central Montcalm Public Schools · Stanton, MI
An elementary school in Stanton, MI serving grades 3rd – 5th.
PO Box 9, Stanton, MI 48888
- Math 22% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Montcalm Upper Elem School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Montcalm Upper Elem 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Central Montcalm Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Upper Elem School is listed in Central Montcalm Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School is a public elementary school in Stanton, MI, part of Central Montcalm Public Schools, serving approximately 276 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,636 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
What grades does Central Montcalm Upper Elem School serve?
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Central Montcalm Upper Elem School?
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Upper Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Upper Elem School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Montcalm Upper Elem School rank in MI?
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School ranks #2,636 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central Montcalm Upper Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Upper Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Montcalm Upper Elem School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Montcalm Upper Elem School a charter school?
No, Central Montcalm Upper Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Montcalm Upper Elem School a Title I school?
No, Central Montcalm Upper Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Montcalm Upper Elem School?
78.3% of students at Central Montcalm Upper Elem 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montcalm County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (989) 831-2300
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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