For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,214 students in Montague Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Montague Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,214 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montague Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,577 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,960 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,577
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,960
$17,693
Best Montague Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oehrli Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: 1-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Montague High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,214 students.
What is the rank of Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District is ranked #306 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague Area School District?
88% of Montague Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montague Area School District?
Montague Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Montague Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,960 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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