Very Good
#981 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Issac Monfort Elementary School
Elementary School · Utica Community Schools · Shelby Township, MI
An Utica Community Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6700 MONTGOMERY DR, Shelby Township, MI 48316
- Math 43% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 66% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Issac Monfort Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Issac Monfort Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated704/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelby Township), 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
$101,232
Median home value
$362,100
Median rent
$1,380/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Morgan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Switzer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Crissman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 597 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Utica Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #10 of 37
- District spending per student
- $14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Issac Monfort Elementary School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Issac Monfort Elementary School
Issac Monfort Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shelby Township, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #981 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Issac Monfort Elementary School
What grades does Issac Monfort Elementary School serve?
Issac Monfort Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Issac Monfort Elementary School?
Issac Monfort Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Issac Monfort Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Issac Monfort Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Issac Monfort Elementary School rank in MI?
Issac Monfort Elementary School ranks #981 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Issac Monfort Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Issac Monfort Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Issac Monfort Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Issac Monfort Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Issac Monfort Elementary School a charter school?
No, Issac Monfort Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Issac Monfort Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Issac Monfort Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Issac Monfort Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Issac Monfort Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (586) 797-5700
- Area population (ZIP 48316)
- 28,355
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 48316; 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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