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#1864 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
Montague Area Childhood Center
Elementary School · Montague Area Public Schools · Montague, MI
An elementary school in Montague, MI serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
4855 EILERS RD, Montague, MI 49437
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montague Area Childhood Center 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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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
$77,224
Median home value
$201,100
Median rent
$772/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–2 | 2.2 mi | 436 | 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.
Montague Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montague Area Childhood Center is listed in Montague Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montague Area Childhood Center
Montague Area Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Montague, MI, part of Montague Area Public Schools, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,864 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montague Area Childhood Center
What grades does Montague Area Childhood Center serve?
Montague Area Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Montague Area Childhood Center?
Montague Area Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montague Area Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montague Area Childhood Center is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montague Area Childhood Center rank in MI?
Montague Area Childhood Center ranks #1,864 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Montague Area Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Montague Area Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montague Area Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Montague Area Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montague Area Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Montague Area Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montague Area Childhood Center?
58.1% of students at Montague Area Childhood Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (231) 894-9018
- Area population (ZIP 49437)
- 6,622
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49437; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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