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#1549 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 49% in state

Montague High School

High School · Montague Area Public Schools · Montague, MI

A Montague Area Public Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4855 EILERS RD, Montague, MI 49437

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation12.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$15,384
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Montague High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Montague High School 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whitehall Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–123.4 mi624Compare →

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
#2 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 High School is listed in Montague Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Montague High School

Montague High School is a public high school in Montague, MI, part of Montague Area Public Schools, serving approximately 452 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montague High School

What grades does Montague High School serve?

Montague High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Montague High School?

Montague High School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montague High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Montague High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Montague High School rank in MI?

Montague High School ranks #1,549 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Montague High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Montague High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Montague High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Montague High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Montague High School a charter school?

No, Montague High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Montague High School a Title I school?

No, Montague High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montague High School?

43.1% of students at Montague High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
452
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 49437)
6,622
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
43.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 49437; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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