Montague Elementary School

Summary:

Montague Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in Mount Morris, Michigan, with a student population of 202. The school has seen a decline in its student racial diversity over the past few years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 66.67% in 2020-2021 to 51.49% in 2022-2023.

Montague Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, well below average academic performance, and a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has ranged from 21.3% in 2017-2018 to 58.0% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Pinehurst Early Elementary (49.8%) and Moore Elementary School (31.7%). Academically, only 17.7% of 4th-grade students and 9.9% of 5th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.3% and 44%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also low, with only 12.5% of 4th-graders and 7.4% of 5th-graders meeting the proficiency standard, compared to the state averages of 39.1% and 32.6%.

When compared to other nearby schools, Montague Elementary School stands out as having some of the lowest academic performance, highest chronic absenteeism rates, and highest percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2022-2023, 92.57% of Montague Elementary School's students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Clio Elementary (71.61%) and Haas Elementary School (85.86%). These challenges suggest that the school may need to implement targeted strategies to address these issues and improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 344 W Mount Morris St
       Mount Morris, MI  48458-1810


(810) 591-3750

District: Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1405th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,948 Help


Students who attend Montague Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mt Morris Middle School
High:    EA Johnson Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.4 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
African American:
19.3%
Two or more races:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montague Elementary School ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.35. (See more...)
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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 Montague Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools District. Student population at Montague Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), African American (19.3%), two or more races (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montague Elementary School is 24.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montague Elementary School is $12,948. 1 elementary schools in the Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montague Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montague Elementary School 1405th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Montague Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montague Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Montague Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.06 781st 1545 49.4%
2007 28.19 1343rd 1565 14.2%
2008 29.01 1335th 1577 15.3%
2009 51.84 1005th 1589 36.8%
2010 49.76 1064th 1552 31.4%
2011 48.34 1033rd 1552 33.4%
2012 28.53 1226th 1566 21.7%
2013 35.10 1107th 1563 29.2%
2014 36.84 1067th 1533 30.4%
2015 27.57 1193rd 1580 24.5%
2016 18.13 1273rd 1548 17.8%
2017 10.61 1316th 1466 10.2%
2018 15.41 1280th 1448 11.6%
2019 8.47 1309th 1408 7.0%
2021 8.03 1102nd 1153 4.4%
2022 5.63 1295th 1344 3.6%
2023 7.81 1368th 1470 6.9%
2024 7.35 1405th 1486 5.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montague Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.26 1184th 1397 15.2%
2019 12.24 1050th 1134 7.4%
2021 12.57 712th 749 4.9%
2022 8.25 1051st 1099 4.4%
2023 10.22 1272nd 1350 5.8%
2024 10.57 1290th 1381 6.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Montague Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.34 1153rd 1443 20.1%
2019 13.18 1060th 1171 9.5%
2021 6.26 885th 902 1.9%
2022 3.41 1101st 1106 0.5%
2023 5.36 1293rd 1321 2.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Montague Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.24 1329th 1446 8.1%
2019 7.22 1153rd 1196 3.6%
2022 3.10 1133rd 1139 0.5%
2023 6.11 1297th 1334 2.8%
2024 6.98 1289th 1347 4.3%
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Rank History for White students at Montague Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.36 1232nd 1253 1.7%
2019 3.05 1124th 1128 0.4%
2021 6.60 987th 1005 1.8%
2022 2.76 1098th 1102 0.4%
2023 2.41 1196th 1198 0.2%
2024 4.18 1196th 1204 0.7%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montague Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 301 7 1 2 59 n/a n/a 0 370
1989 320 4 1 0 47 n/a n/a 0 372
1990 281 1 1 2 56 n/a n/a 0 341
1991 282 3 2 1 32 n/a n/a 7 327
1992 290 4 2 5 31 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 269 3 1 3 44 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 279 3 0 4 53 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 278 6 1 9 49 n/a n/a 0 343
1996 278 6 1 9 49 n/a n/a 0 343
1997 288 10 2 7 39 n/a n/a -4 342
1998 275 19 5 5 36 n/a n/a -2 338
1999 303 28 3 2 27 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 272 24 8 6 23 n/a n/a 13 346
2001 264 22 3 5 36 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 314 5 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 314 5 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 277 9 0 7 9 n/a n/a 0 302
2005 243 18 0 5 8 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 235 17 2 6 7 n/a n/a 0 267
2007 237 31 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 284
2008 223 22 1 5 7 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 248 28 2 7 6 n/a n/a 0 291
2010 281 28 2 6 6 n/a n/a 2 325
2011 232 21 0 14 4 0 33 0 304
2012 219 44 0 8 8 0 1 0 280
2013 229 39 0 12 3 0 2 0 285
2014 226 37 0 12 2 0 18 0 295
2015 216 36 0 18 1 0 10 0 281
2016 222 34 0 24 1 0 11 0 292
2017 207 33 1 15 0 0 19 0 275
2018 189 30 2 16 0 0 19 0 256
2019 163 27 1 7 0 0 16 0 214
2020 149 47 1 11 1 0 23 0 232
2021 144 37 0 14 1 0 20 0 216
2022 137 40 1 29 2 0 29 0 238
2023 104 34 1 28 0 0 35 0 202
2024 99 33 0 15 0 0 24 0 171

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 Montague Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 n/a n/a n/a
1989 372 n/a n/a 18
1990 341 22.0 15.5 22.3
1991 327 n/a n/a n/a
1992 332 n/a n/a n/a
1993 320 n/a 0.0 0
1994 339 13.0 26.1 35.4
1995 343 15.0 22.9 39.1
1996 343 15.0 22.9 39.1
1997 342 15.0 22.8 42.2
1998 338 15.0 22.5 43.2
1999 363 13.0 27.9 43.3
2000 346 14.0 23.8 57.1
2001 330 13.0 25.4 59.7
2002 332 17.2 19.3 51.5
2003 332 17.2 19.3 51.5
2004 302 17.0 17.8 60.3
2005 274 15.0 18.3 63.9
2006 267 15.0 17.8 59.6
2007 284 15.3 18.6 69
2008 258 11.9 21.7 73.6
2009 291 12.9 22.6 79
2010 325 17.2 18.8 78.3
2011 304 13.8 21.9 81.3
2012 280 14.3 19.5 84.6
2013 285 14.8 19.1 82.1
2014 295 16.0 18.4 86.1
2015 281 15.0 18.7 86.1
2016 292 15.0 19.4 84.6
2017 275 15.0 18.3 82.2
2018 256 15.0 17.0 89.8
2019 214 12.5 17.1 79.9
2020 232 13.0 17.8 84.5
2021 216 11.0 19.6 86.1
2022 238 10.1 23.5 83.2
2023 202 10.5 19.2 92.6
2024 171 7.0 24.4 83.6

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 Montague Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 n/a n/a n/a
1989 372 n/a n/a 18
1990 341 22.0 15.5 22.3
1991 327 n/a n/a n/a
1992 332 n/a n/a n/a
1993 320 n/a 0.0 0
1994 339 13.0 26.1 35.4
1995 343 15.0 22.9 39.1
1996 343 15.0 22.9 39.1
1997 342 15.0 22.8 42.2
1998 338 15.0 22.5 43.2
1999 363 13.0 27.9 43.3
2000 346 14.0 23.8 57.1
2001 330 13.0 25.4 59.7
2002 332 17.2 19.3 51.5
2003 332 17.2 19.3 51.5
2004 302 17.0 17.8 60.3
2005 274 15.0 18.3 63.9
2006 267 15.0 17.8 59.6
2007 284 15.3 18.6 69
2008 258 11.9 21.7 73.6
2009 291 12.9 22.6 79
2010 325 17.2 18.8 78.3
2011 304 13.8 21.9 81.3
2012 280 14.3 19.5 84.6
2013 285 14.8 19.1 82.1
2014 295 16.0 18.4 86.1
2015 281 15.0 18.7 86.1
2016 292 15.0 19.4 84.6
2017 275 15.0 18.3 82.2
2018 256 15.0 17.0 89.8
2019 214 12.5 17.1 79.9
2020 232 13.0 17.8 84.5
2021 216 11.0 19.6 86.1
2022 238 10.1 23.5 83.2
2023 202 10.5 19.2 92.6
2024 171 7.0 24.4 83.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montague Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,799 (16.7%) $8,957 (83.3%) $10,756
2020 $1,913 (17.8%) $8,861 (82.2%) $10,775
2021 $2,429 (19.8%) $9,823 (80.2%) $12,252
2022 $2,028 (18.4%) $9,021 (81.6%) $11,049
2023 $2,396 (18.5%) $10,552 (81.5%) $12,948

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montague Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1309th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1368th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montague Elementary School)20.420.3
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools)2120.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Montague Elementary School)12.29.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools)16.29.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montague Elementary School)23.213.2
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools)21.113.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Montague Elementary School)10.17.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools)12.77.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students214202
 5.6%
African American2734
 25.9%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic728
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White163104
 36.2%
Two or More Races1635
 118.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%92.6%
 12.7%


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Students at Montague Elementary School are 58% White, 19% African American, 14% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Montague Elementary School.

Students who attend Montague Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt Morris Middle School
High : EA Johnson Memorial High School

Montague Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Michigan elementary schools.


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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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