Very Good
#564 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 18% in state
Early College at Montcalm Community College
High School · Montcalm Area ISD · Sidney, MI
A Montcalm Area ISD high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1550 WEST SIDNEY RD, Sidney, MI 48885
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 90% proficient (2021)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Early College at Montcalm Community College score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2018, reaching 70% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early College at Montcalm Community College 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average330/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,958
Median home value
$182,400
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
9.3%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Montcalm Middle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Isdlocal Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | Not available | 49 | Compare → |
| Seiter Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 72 | 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.
Montcalm Area ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $131,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Early College at Montcalm Community College is listed in Montcalm Area ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College at Montcalm Community College
Early College at Montcalm Community College is a public high school in Sidney, MI, part of Montcalm Area ISD, serving approximately 59 students in grades 11th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College at Montcalm Community College
What grades does Early College at Montcalm Community College serve?
Early College at Montcalm Community College serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College at Montcalm Community College?
Early College at Montcalm Community College has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College at Montcalm Community College?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College at Montcalm Community College is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College at Montcalm Community College rank in MI?
Early College at Montcalm Community College ranks #564 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Early College at Montcalm Community College's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College at Montcalm Community College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Early College at Montcalm Community College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College at Montcalm Community College has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Early College at Montcalm Community College a charter school?
No, Early College at Montcalm Community College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early College at Montcalm Community College a Title I school?
No, Early College at Montcalm Community College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College at Montcalm Community College?
49.2% of students at Early College at Montcalm Community College 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
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montcalm County
- Phone
- (616) 225-5706
- Area population (ZIP 48885)
- 1,273
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 48885; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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