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#1974 of 3,192 schools in MI
Montabella Elementary
Elementary School · Montabella Community Schools · Blanchard, MI
A Montabella Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1456 EAST N COUNTY LINE RD, Blanchard, MI 49310
- Math 18% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montabella Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
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.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montabella Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$63,056
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Montabella Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montabella Elementary is listed in Montabella Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montabella Elementary
Montabella Elementary is a public elementary school in Blanchard, MI, part of Montabella Community Schools, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,974 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montabella Elementary
What grades does Montabella Elementary serve?
Montabella Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Montabella Elementary?
Montabella Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montabella Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montabella Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montabella Elementary rank in MI?
Montabella Elementary ranks #1,974 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Montabella Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Montabella Elementary 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 Montabella Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montabella Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montabella Elementary a charter school?
No, Montabella Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montabella Elementary a Title I school?
No, Montabella Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montabella Elementary?
74.2% of students at Montabella Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montcalm County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (989) 427-5414
- Area population (ZIP 49310)
- 2,989
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 49310; 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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