Montabella JuniorSenior High

Summary:

Montabella JuniorSenior High is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Blanchard, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 382 students. While the school has seen some strengths, such as improving graduation rates, it faces a combination of socioeconomic, academic, and attendance-related challenges that have contributed to its declining performance and ranking over the years.

Montabella JuniorSenior High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.43%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Chippewa Hills High School and Early College at Montcalm Community College, which have more diverse student populations. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its dropout rate, ranging from a low of 2.0% in 2022-2023 to a high of 14.6% in 2021-2022, which is generally higher than the dropout rates of nearby schools like Lakeview High School (1.4%) and Chippewa Hills High School (9.5%).

Academically, Montabella JuniorSenior High's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower than the state averages and the performance of nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 48.1% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Lakeview High School (27.1%) and Chippewa Hills High School (24.3%). These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.35% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1324 E North County Line Rd
       Blanchard, MI  49310-9303


(989) 427-5175

District: Montabella Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
524th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,730 Help


Feeder schools for Montabella JuniorSenior High:

Elementary:    Montabella Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Compare Details Montabella JuniorSenior High ranks worse than 68% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Montabella JuniorSenior High ranks worse than 70.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montabella JuniorSenior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montabella JuniorSenior High is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montabella JuniorSenior High is $14,730.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montabella JuniorSenior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Montabella JuniorSenior High 610th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Montabella JuniorSenior High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Montabella JuniorSenior High 524th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Montabella JuniorSenior High in the ranking list.)

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Montabella Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montabella Community Schools 425th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montabella JuniorSenior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.44 585th 847 30.9%
2010 41.40 637th 851 25.1%
2011 46.62 588th 858 31.5%
2012 41.45 570th 900 36.7%
2013 36.37 626th 919 31.9%
2014 22.89 738th 921 19.9%
2015 24.26 692nd 919 24.7%
2016 40.08 539th 894 39.7%
2017 29.12 567th 821 30.9%
2018 30.55 621st 838 25.9%
2019 36.12 503rd 792 36.5%
2021 24.93 522nd 675 22.7%
2022 26.62 569th 776 26.7%
2023 30.97 600th 883 32.0%
2024 30.56 610th 897 32.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.97 595th 815 27.0%
2019 34.96 459th 672 31.7%
2021 38.95 322nd 523 38.4%
2022 32.93 478th 691 30.8%
2023 29.87 593rd 825 28.1%
2024 36.19 529th 836 36.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.30 588th 794 25.9%
2019 26.13 508th 658 22.8%
2021 29.03 392nd 521 24.8%
2022 42.57 346th 657 47.3%
2023 37.05 489th 770 36.5%
2024 21.76 615th 771 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.04 555th 797 30.4%
2019 44.23 329th 639 48.5%
2021 29.81 380th 540 29.6%
2022 21.15 537th 658 18.4%
2023 30.65 540th 776 30.4%
2024 35.45 512th 786 34.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.73 603rd 678 11.1%
2019 24.91 487th 624 22.0%
2021 23.74 453rd 577 21.5%
2022 19.10 542nd 638 15.0%
2023 20.00 582nd 688 15.4%
2024 17.11 614th 701 12.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Montabella JuniorSenior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.67 404th 705 42.7%
2007 43.82 508th 767 33.8%
2008 44.40 498th 750 33.6%
2009 57.09 411th 754 45.5%
2010 53.06 455th 765 40.5%
2011 55.52 445th 784 43.2%
2012 40.86 502nd 773 35.1%
2013 42.04 490th 805 39.1%
2014 36.05 530th 799 33.7%
2015 59.31 349th 832 58.1%
2016 31.03 558th 852 34.5%
2017 38.50 465th 835 44.3%
2018 19.24 623rd 824 24.4%
2019 42.33 389th 666 41.6%
2021 18.54 494th 561 11.9%
2022 27.45 443rd 531 16.6%
2023 32.51 496th 735 32.5%
2024 28.18 524th 743 29.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.31 570th 755 24.5%
2019 42.19 323rd 532 39.3%
2021 14.10 387th 417 7.2%
2022 61.65 142nd 369 61.5%
2023 35.90 401st 614 34.7%
2024 26.57 491st 654 24.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.80 517th 710 27.2%
2019 47.64 288th 554 48.0%
2021 19.08 406th 462 12.1%
2023 46.02 324th 611 47.0%
2024 16.22 523rd 619 15.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.93 577th 707 18.4%
2019 54.08 242nd 543 55.4%
2021 15.79 419th 472 11.2%
2022 46.57 252nd 440 42.7%
2023 19.50 508th 611 16.9%
2024 40.62 373rd 633 41.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Montabella JuniorSenior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.80 596th 708 15.8%
2019 39.31 360th 582 38.1%
2021 15.42 466th 516 9.7%
2022 18.41 446th 492 9.3%
2023 27.97 473rd 647 26.9%
2024 20.84 526th 638 17.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Montabella JuniorSenior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 5 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 384 3 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1990 365 3 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 338 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 352 5 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 333 6 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 347
1994 342 3 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 313 2 2 8 6 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 313 2 2 8 6 n/a n/a 0 331
1997 343 3 1 9 6 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 319 3 5 8 6 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 332 3 5 5 5 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 338 4 6 11 5 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 306 2 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 314 3 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 314 3 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 283 2 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 297 5 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 316 6 0 12 4 n/a n/a 0 338
2007 295 6 0 13 4 n/a n/a 1 319
2008 295 6 n/a 13 2 n/a n/a 1 317
2009 386 12 0 17 8 n/a n/a 1 424
2010 346 0 0 14 8 n/a n/a 14 382
2011 360 1 0 26 4 0 20 0 411
2012 345 0 0 27 2 0 18 0 392
2013 350 0 1 31 3 0 20 0 405
2014 350 0 0 31 1 0 19 0 401
2015 354 1 1 22 1 0 18 0 397
2016 343 0 1 20 3 0 21 0 388
2017 342 1 2 16 3 0 15 0 379
2018 343 0 3 21 1 0 15 0 383
2019 314 0 2 21 1 0 16 0 354
2020 315 0 3 19 1 0 16 0 354
2021 289 2 3 20 1 0 15 0 330
2022 356 0 0 19 5 0 24 0 404
2023 334 0 1 22 4 0 21 0 382
2024 338 0 0 24 4 0 23 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montabella JuniorSenior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 n/a n/a n/a
1989 395 n/a n/a 11.9
1990 375 34.0 11.0 16.3
1991 347 n/a n/a n/a
1992 364 n/a n/a 16.8
1993 347 n/a 0.0 21.6
1994 360 18.5 19.5 17.5
1995 331 21.8 15.2 13.6
1996 331 21.8 15.2 13.6
1997 362 20.0 18.1 13
1998 341 20.0 17.1 12.6
1999 350 21.0 16.7 18.6
2000 364 20.7 17.6 23.9
2001 323 20.2 16.0 30
2002 331 20.2 16.4 29.9
2003 331 20.2 16.4 29.9
2004 303 20.2 15.0 34.3
2005 316 19.7 16.0 37.3
2006 338 19.4 17.4 37.9
2007 319 19.2 16.6 50.3
2008 317 18.4 17.2 42.7
2009 424 25.3 16.8 57.4
2010 382 25.6 14.9 61.1
2011 411 21.8 18.8 68.1
2012 392 22.2 17.5 66.1
2013 405 20.6 19.6 63
2014 401 22.9 17.4 60.3
2015 397 23.0 17.2 58.7
2016 388 23.0 16.8 56.7
2017 379 23.6 15.9 58.6
2018 383 23.5 16.2 62.7
2019 354 22.2 15.8 59.3
2020 354 21.7 16.2 66.1
2021 330 21.1 15.5 69.7
2022 404 21.8 18.4 71.3
2023 382 25.1 15.1 63.4
2024 389 23.6 16.4 72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montabella JuniorSenior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 n/a n/a n/a
1989 395 n/a n/a 11.9
1990 375 34.0 11.0 16.3
1991 347 n/a n/a n/a
1992 364 n/a n/a 16.8
1993 347 n/a 0.0 21.6
1994 360 18.5 19.5 17.5
1995 331 21.8 15.2 13.6
1996 331 21.8 15.2 13.6
1997 362 20.0 18.1 13
1998 341 20.0 17.1 12.6
1999 350 21.0 16.7 18.6
2000 364 20.7 17.6 23.9
2001 323 20.2 16.0 30
2002 331 20.2 16.4 29.9
2003 331 20.2 16.4 29.9
2004 303 20.2 15.0 34.3
2005 316 19.7 16.0 37.3
2006 338 19.4 17.4 37.9
2007 319 19.2 16.6 50.3
2008 317 18.4 17.2 42.7
2009 424 25.3 16.8 57.4
2010 382 25.6 14.9 61.1
2011 411 21.8 18.8 68.1
2012 392 22.2 17.5 66.1
2013 405 20.6 19.6 63
2014 401 22.9 17.4 60.3
2015 397 23.0 17.2 58.7
2016 388 23.0 16.8 56.7
2017 379 23.6 15.9 58.6
2018 383 23.5 16.2 62.7
2019 354 22.2 15.8 59.3
2020 354 21.7 16.2 66.1
2021 330 21.1 15.5 69.7
2022 404 21.8 18.4 71.3
2023 382 25.1 15.1 63.4
2024 389 23.6 16.4 72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montabella JuniorSenior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,325 (11.0%) $10,675 (89.0%) $12,000
2020 $1,202 (9.9%) $10,899 (90.1%) $12,101
2021 $1,657 (12.9%) $11,148 (87.1%) $12,805
2022 $2,499 (20.2%) $9,899 (79.8%) $12,399
2023 $1,978 (13.4%) $12,752 (86.6%) $14,730

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montabella JuniorSenior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 503rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 600th of 883 Middle schools
 4.4%
Ranks 389th of 666 High schoolsRanks 496th of 735 High schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montabella JuniorSenior High)36.432.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Montabella Community Schools)36.432.2
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Montabella JuniorSenior High)18.216.9
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Montabella Community Schools)18.216.9
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Montabella JuniorSenior High)26.510.7
 15.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Montabella Community Schools)26.510.7
 15.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montabella JuniorSenior High)58.864.9
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Montabella Community Schools)58.864.9
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Montabella JuniorSenior High)27.919.3
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Montabella Community Schools)27.919.3
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Montabella JuniorSenior High)5020
 30%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Montabella Community Schools)5020
 30%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Montabella JuniorSenior High)50.950
 0.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Montabella Community Schools)50.950
 0.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Montabella JuniorSenior High)17.516
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Montabella Community Schools)17.516
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354382
 7.9%
African American00
American Indian14
 300%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2122
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White314334
 6.4%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.3%63.4%
 4%


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Montabella JuniorSenior High ranks 524th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Montabella JuniorSenior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montabella Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended Montabella JuniorSenior High.

Students at Montabella JuniorSenior High are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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