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#1271 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Montabella Juniorsenior High
High School · Montabella Community Schools · Blanchard, MI
A Montabella Community Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
1324 EAST NORTH COUNTY LINE RD, Blanchard, MI 49310
- Math 19% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montabella Juniorsenior High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montabella Juniorsenior High 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 29Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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
- #1 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 Juniorsenior High is listed in Montabella Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montabella Juniorsenior High
Montabella Juniorsenior High is a public high school in Blanchard, MI, part of Montabella Community Schools, serving approximately 389 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,271 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montabella Juniorsenior High
What grades does Montabella Juniorsenior High serve?
Montabella Juniorsenior High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Montabella Juniorsenior High?
Montabella Juniorsenior High has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montabella Juniorsenior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montabella Juniorsenior High is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montabella Juniorsenior High rank in MI?
Montabella Juniorsenior High ranks #1,271 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Montabella Juniorsenior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Montabella Juniorsenior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Montabella Juniorsenior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montabella Juniorsenior High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montabella Juniorsenior High a charter school?
No, Montabella Juniorsenior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montabella Juniorsenior High a Title I school?
No, Montabella Juniorsenior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montabella Juniorsenior High?
72.2% of students at Montabella Juniorsenior High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montcalm County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (989) 427-5175
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- 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.
- 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
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