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#262 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 8% in state

Hillmccloy High School

High School · Montrose Community Schools · Montrose, MI

A Montrose Community Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 3129, Montrose, MI 48457

  • Math 32% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 57% vs MI 60% (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$13,542
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Hillmccloy High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
60%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hillmccloy 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low90/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$64,583

Median home value

$164,500

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

21.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montrose Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified3.88–120.3 mi208Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Montrose Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillmccloy High School is listed in Montrose Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillmccloy High School

Hillmccloy High School is a public high school in Montrose, MI, part of Montrose Community Schools, serving approximately 450 students in grades 8th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillmccloy High School

What grades does Hillmccloy High School serve?

Hillmccloy High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Hillmccloy High School?

Hillmccloy High School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillmccloy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillmccloy High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillmccloy High School rank in MI?

Hillmccloy High School ranks #262 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hillmccloy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillmccloy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Hillmccloy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillmccloy High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hillmccloy High School a charter school?

No, Hillmccloy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hillmccloy High School a Title I school?

No, Hillmccloy High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillmccloy High School?

58.2% of students at Hillmccloy 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48457)
8,694
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
41.9
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 48457; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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