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Montague Area Public Schools


At a glance
285thof 613 Michigan districts▼ 96
Better than 53% of Michigan districts
4882 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437-1038
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 53.5% of districts
4
Schools
1,247
Students
Top rankedNellie B Chisholm Middle School290th of 890 Michigan middle schools
Biggest riser
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School up 48 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Montague Area Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district appears to be facing some challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, with most schools performing in the middle to lower range within the state.

Montague High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 278 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and performs above the state average in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, Oehrli Elementary School and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School generally perform below the state average in core academic subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Across the district, there are some common challenges, such as a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges, and a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate. The per-student spending and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, but overall, the district appears to be allocating resources in a relatively balanced manner. Addressing these issues may require a comprehensive approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in the Montague Area Public Schools district.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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