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#1461 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 46% in state

Oehrli Elementary School

Elementary School · Montague Area Public Schools · Montague, MI

A Montague Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4855 EILERS RD, Montague, MI 49437

  • Math 49% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$15,384
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Oehrli Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oehrli Elementary 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whitehall Ealy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.03–51.4 mi411Compare →
Shoreline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–21.8 mi436Compare →

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
#1 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

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

About Oehrli Elementary School

Oehrli Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montague, MI, part of Montague Area Public Schools, serving approximately 441 students in grades 1st-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oehrli Elementary School

What grades does Oehrli Elementary School serve?

Oehrli Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Oehrli Elementary School?

Oehrli Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oehrli Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oehrli Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oehrli Elementary School rank in MI?

Oehrli Elementary School ranks #1,461 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Oehrli Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oehrli Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Oehrli Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oehrli Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oehrli Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oehrli Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Oehrli Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oehrli Elementary School?

58.7% of students at Oehrli Elementary 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
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 · 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 49437; 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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