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#1864 of 3,192 schools in MI
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Montague Area Childhood Center
Elementary School · Montague Area Public Schools
4855 EILERS RD, Montague, MI 49437
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,864 of 3,192
In Montague
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
Montague Area Public Schools
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Montague Area Childhood Center
Elementary School in Montague · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Montague Area Childhood Center
Montague Area Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Montague, MI, part of Montague Area Public Schools. Montague Area Childhood Center serves approximately 124 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Montague Area Childhood Center has a current 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.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 124 students, Montague Area Childhood Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
36% of students at Montague Area Childhood Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Montague Area Childhood Center Compares
See how Montague Area Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4855 EILERS RD, Montague, MI 49437
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Montague Area Childhood Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Whitehall Ealy Elem School (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Whitehall), which scores notably higher. Another option is Shoreline Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Whitehall), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Oehrli Elementary School (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Montague, see our Montague schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nellie B Chisholm Middle School Montague | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Montague High School Montague | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Oehrli Elementary School Montague | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Whitehall Ealy Elem School Whitehall | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Whitehall Middle School Whitehall | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Shoreline Elementary School Whitehall | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Whitehall Senior High School Whitehall | 3.3 mi | 7.1 |
| White Lake Area Community Education Whitehall | 6.9 mi | 6.6 |
| New Era Elementary School New Era | 9.3 mi | 5.2 |
| NEW ERA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL New Era | 9.4 mi | 4.5 |
| ReethsPuffer Middle School Muskegon | 10.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Central Elementary School Muskegon | 10.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Pennsylvania Elementary School Muskegon | 12.4 mi | 4.6 |
| North Muskegon Middle School Muskegon | 12.4 mi | 6.5 |
| North Muskegon Elementary School Muskegon | 12.4 mi | 5.5 |
| North Muskegon High School Muskegon | 12.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Thomas Read Elementary School Shelby | 13.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Shelby Middle School Shelby | 13.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Shelby High School Shelby | 13.4 mi | 5.3 |
| ReethsPuffer Intermediate Sch Muskegon | 12.0 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49437 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,224
Median Home Value
$201,100
Median Rent
$772/mo
Population
6,622
College Educated
25.7%
Homeownership
88%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
43.7
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| Luce Road Elementary School Alma, MI | 6.0 |
| OUR SAVIOR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hartland, MI | 6.0 |
| ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Big Rapids, MI | 6.0 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (231) 894-9018
Resources & Links
District
Montague Area Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 1,371
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,384
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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