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Early College at Montcalm Community College

Public, Magnet Grades 11-12

23^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 739 Michigan High Schools

Better than 97% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Early College at Montcalm Community College is a public magnet high school located in Sidney, Michigan, serving 59 students in grades 11-12 as part of the Montcalm Area Independent School District.

This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform the state and district averages in proficiency rates for M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, 56.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to 48.6% for the district and 34.9% for the state. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, suggesting a focus on equity and inclusion. When compared to nearby schools, such as Vestaburg Community High School and Belding High School, Early College at Montcalm Community College significantly outperforms them in academic metrics.

As an early college program, the school provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school, likely contributing to the exceptional academic outcomes and college readiness of its students. The school's consistent top rankings and 5-star ratings over the past several years demonstrate a sustained commitment to academic excellence, particularly impressive given the school's small size.

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

34.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885-9723

(616) 225-5706

District: Montcalm Area Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (64% vs 35% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Michigan high schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg55%

Michigan avg35%

23^rd of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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
2025	95.8	23 of 739	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	99.5	2 of 743	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	12 of 735	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	96.1	26 of 561	95.4%	★★★★★
2019	90.4	57 of 666	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	81.5	128 of 824	84.5%	★★★★☆
2017	73.5	178 of 835	78.7%	★★★★☆
2016	89.9	56 of 852	93.4%	★★★★★
2015	90.0	62 of 832	92.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	62.2	214 of 629	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	98.8	3 of 619	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	94.5	19 of 611	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	68.2	110 of 462	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	110 of 554	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	77.9	134 of 710	81.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	97.7	12 of 635	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	97.5	11 of 614	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	98.0	10 of 532	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	39 of 755	94.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2019	93.7	27 of 543	95.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	89.1	57 of 639	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	13 of 638	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	96.2	22 of 647	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	95.5	23 of 516	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	87.4	66 of 582	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	74.3	151 of 708	78.7%	★★★★☆

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 (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2019)95th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)91st percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)66th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies83%+41 vs state

Science57%+22 vs state

Mathematics53%+26 vs state

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Schools Near Early College at Montcalm Community College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)		M-Step Math (2025)		M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early College at Montcalm Community College	Public, Magnet	11-12	2800 College Dr	Sidney	48885	Montcalm County	Montcalm Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	No	No	(616) 225-5706	67	4	16.7	34.3%	61 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	95.8	23^rd of 739 public high schools	96.9%		99.5	2^nd of 743 public high schools	99.7%	21				53.3						56.7		83.3
Montcalm Area Career Center	Public	10-12	1550 W Sidney Rd	Sidney	48885	Montcalm County	Montcalm Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 225-5706	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central Montcalm Middle High School	Public	6-12	1480 S Sheridan Rd	Stanton	48888	Montcalm County	Central Montcalm Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 831-2100	739	38	19.7	62.2%	688 (93.1%)	3 (0.4%)	28 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (2.0%)	33.8	480^th of 739 public high schools	35.0%		35.1	467^th of 743 public high schools	37.1%	13	55.0	14.0	49.1	17.3	17.3	23.0	9.2	23.0	29.0	24.5	43.0	31.5	$14,253	$1,761	$12,492
Greenville Senior High School	Public	8-12	111 N Hillcrest St	Greenville	48838	Montcalm County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 754-3681	1,044	52	20.0	42.0%	946 (90.6%)	15 (1.4%)	63 (6.0%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	11 (1.1%)	67	205^th of 739 public high schools	72.3%		76.4	141^st of 743 public high schools	81.0%	64			52.3	34.2						45.2		48.1	$14,254	$872	$13,382
Satterlee School	Public	7-12	8153 Satterlee Rd	Greenville	48838	Montcalm County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 754-3681	26	1	26.0	57.7%	21 (80.8%)	3 (11.5%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)													$8,951	$817	$8,133
Belding High School	Public	9-12	850 Hall St	Belding	48809	Ionia County	Belding Area School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 794-4900	511	26	19.4	59.5%	440 (86.1%)	5 (1.0%)	50 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	32.8	489^th of 739 public high schools	33.8%		25.9	546^th of 743 public high schools	26.5%	57			47.0	14.9						26.9		31.3	$13,406	$1,544	$11,862
Carson City Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	10522 E Boyer Rd	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(517) 584-3941	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	7188 Avenue B	Vestaburg	48891	Montcalm County	Success Virtual Learning Centers of Michigan	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(989) 424-6314	1,644	21	78.2	71.5%	860 (52.3%)	347 (21.1%)	267 (16.2%)	17 (1.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (8.9%)	7.7	678^th of 739 public high schools	8.3%		7.4	690^th of 743 public high schools	7.1%	12			25.5							9.6		12.3	$9,986	$788	$9,198
Vestaburg Community High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	7100 Avenue B	Vestaburg	48891	Montcalm County	Vestaburg Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 268-5343	307	16	19.2	45.3%	278 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	20.6	580^th of 739 public high schools	21.5%		15.7	625^th of 743 public high schools	15.9%	45	57.4	8.2	32.3	12.9	15.6	13.9	15.6	16.7	27.9	29.0	31.1	16.1	$16,456	$471	$15,985
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School	Public, Virtual	9-12	7188 Avenue B	Vestaburg	48891	Montcalm County	Vestaburg Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 268-5353	282	7	41.4	77.7%	160 (56.7%)	39 (13.8%)	73 (25.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	11.8	648^th of 739 public high schools	12.3%					(n/a)			31.4							8.3		19.4	$44,384	$1,343	$43,041

Frequently Asked Questions about Early College at Montcalm Community College

What is the racial makeup of Early College at Montcalm Community College?

Students at Early College at Montcalm Community College are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Early College at Montcalm Community College?

In the 2024-25 school year, 67 students attended Early College at Montcalm Community College.

What district is Early College at Montcalm Community College in?

Montcalm Area Independent School District (Isd)

Is Early College at Montcalm Community College a good school?

Yes! Early College at Montcalm Community College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 23^rd of 739 Michigan high schools.

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