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Manton Consolidated Middle School

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Manton Consolidated Middle School ranks 244 th of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

244^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 73% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Manton Consolidated Middle School in Manton, MI, serves 305 students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Manton Consolidated Schools district, and it has earned a 4-star rating with a statewide rank in the 73rd percentile for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school stands out for its remarkable turnaround and its effectiveness with students from low-income backgrounds. Just five years ago, Manton ranked in the 35th percentile with a 2-star rating, but it has shown consistent year-over-year growth and has now stabilized in the 70-74th percentile range for three straight years. Perhaps most impressive is how the school supports its economically disadvantaged students—nearly half of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch, yet this subgroup ranks in the 79th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. That performance is especially notable because Manton has the highest student-teacher ratio (17.8) among nearby middle schools, meaning it achieves strong results without smaller class sizes or higher per-student spending than its peers. Academically, the school shines in 8th-grade Science (59.7% proficiency) and Social Studies (61.3%), both well above state averages and competitive with much larger schools like Mackinaw Trail Middle School. However, 7th-grade English Language Arts (32.4%) and Math (28.4%) proficiency rates lag behind state averages and trail top-performing neighbors like Kingsley Area Middle School and Lake City Middle School, where 7th-grade math proficiency reaches 60.5% and 48.6% respectively.

Parents should also be aware of two areas the school is working on. First, chronic absenteeism sits at 23.6%—better than the state average of 27.9% but significantly higher than McBain Middle School (9.5%) and Kingsley (14.7%). Second, while boys rank in the 76th percentile, girls rank in the 61st percentile, a 15-point gap that has persisted for two years. Compared to Forest Area Middle School, which ranks in the 13th percentile, Manton's proficiency rates are double or triple in nearly every subject. Overall, this is a school on a strong upward trajectory that excels with students who often face economic challenges, though it has clear opportunities to improve attendance and support its female students.

305

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,630

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663-9473

(231) 824-6401

District: Manton Consolidated Schools

Students who attend Manton Consolidated Middle School usually attend:

High:

Manton Consolidated High School

Feeder schools for Manton Consolidated Middle School:

Elementary:

Manton Consolidated Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Michigan median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Michigan avg39%

244^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

237^th of 625Manton Consolidated Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.0	244 of 896	72.8%	★★★★☆
2025	63.4	270 of 890	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.4	235 of 897	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	54.2	339 of 883	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.6	455 of 776	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.6	436 of 675	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.0	322 of 792	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.5	301 of 838	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	36.6	494 of 821	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	58.7	341 of 894	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.4	491 of 919	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	65.8	285 of 921	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	76.0	176 of 919	80.8%	★★★★☆
2012	61.3	326 of 900	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.9	331 of 858	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.7	292 of 851	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.1	317 of 847	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.5	414 of 839	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.2	474 of 823	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	54.7	466 of 806	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	54.7	308 of 789	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	275 of 789	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.4	209 of 771	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	48.9	340 of 770	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.1	408 of 657	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.8	359 of 521	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.6	278 of 658	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.0	239 of 794	69.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	171 of 834	79.5%	★★★★☆
2025	70.6	161 of 832	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	71.5	149 of 836	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	58.8	272 of 825	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.9	301 of 691	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.9	243 of 523	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.1	164 of 672	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.2	203 of 815	75.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.9	197 of 813	75.8%	★★★★☆
2025	62.3	242 of 798	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.6	235 of 786	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	50.6	328 of 776	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.5	411 of 658	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.2	312 of 540	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.6	268 of 639	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.5	312 of 797	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	27.8	303 of 377	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	318 of 687	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.5	335 of 696	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	288 of 701	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.5	366 of 688	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.4	485 of 638	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.9	427 of 577	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.6	361 of 624	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.4	346 of 678	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)76th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)61st percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)54th percentile-19 vs school

Special Education (2018)20th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science54%+14 vs state

Social Studies46%+7 vs state

English Language Arts42%+3 vs state

Mathematics37%+4 vs state

Math34%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manton Consolidated Middle School	Public	5-8	105 5th St	Manton	49663	Wexford County	Manton Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 824-6401	305	17	17.8	49.5%	272 (89.2%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	66	244^th of 896 public middle schools	72.8%		63.4	270^th of 890 public middle schools	69.7%	26	77.4	37.1		46.9	48.6	32.4		43.8	32.4	28.4	48.4	59.7	31.3	61.3	$13,630	$1,083	$12,547
Lake City Middle School	Public	6-8	251 Russell St	Lake City	49651	Missaukee County	Lake City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 839-6600	265	16	16.9	66.8%	241 (90.9%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	70.8	211^th of 896 public middle schools	76.5%		72.7	191^st of 890 public middle schools	78.5%	20	64.7	43.5			28.3	50.0			43.5	48.6		65.5		52.4	$13,403	$900	$12,503
Mackinaw Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	8401 S Mackinaw Trl	Cadillac	49601	Wexford County	Cadillac Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 876-5600	683	39	17.3	52.0%	620 (90.8%)	6 (0.9%)	30 (4.4%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.6%)	74.9	175^th of 896 public middle schools	80.5%		76.9	156^th of 890 public middle schools	82.5%	19	63.5	37.6			46.7	47.4			46.7	55.4		53.0		54.6	$14,166	$866	$13,299
Kingsley Area Middle School	Public	6-8	403 Blair St	Kingsley	49649	Grand Traverse County	Kingsley Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 263-5261	366	23	16.0	45.1%	345 (94.3%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	72.3	202^nd of 896 public middle schools	77.5%		79.6	140^th of 890 public middle schools	84.3%	62	68.8	39.1			47.8	44.2			27.2	60.5		53.8		57.7	$12,688	$832	$11,856
Forest Area Middle School	Public	4-8	7661 Shippy Rd SW	Fife Lake	49633	Kalkaska County	Forest Area Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 369-2884	193	13	14.3	56.5%	172 (89.1%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)	13.5	779^th of 896 public middle schools	13.1%		14.3	762^nd of 890 public middle schools	14.4%	17	30.8	15.4	29.0	33.3	15.8	15.8	32.3	23.1	12.8	15.8	33.3	15.4	17.9	17.9	$14,364	$1,458	$12,906
McBain Middle School	Public	6-8	107 E Maple St	Mc Bain	49657	Missaukee County	McBain Rural Agricultural Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 825-8041	267	14	18.7	48.3%	232 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	56.9	334^th of 896 public middle schools	62.7%		60.5	296^th of 890 public middle schools	66.7%	38	64.1	37.0			30.1	44.9			22.6	35.9		42.4		54.3	$13,088	$906	$12,182

Frequently Asked Questions about Manton Consolidated Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Manton Consolidated Middle School?

Students at Manton Consolidated Middle School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Manton Consolidated Middle School in?

Manton Consolidated Schools

How many students attend Manton Consolidated Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Manton Consolidated Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Manton Consolidated Middle School attend?

Students who attend Manton Consolidated Middle School usually go on to attend Manton Consolidated High School

Is Manton Consolidated Middle School a good school?

Manton Consolidated Middle School ranks 244^th of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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