For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,435 students in Montrose Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Montrose Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,435 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montrose Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 62% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#396 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
62%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,955 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,564 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,955
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,564
$17,782
Best Montrose Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Park St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8841
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8841
Gr: PK-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hillmccloy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Nanita Dr
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Gr: 8-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Kuehnhaven Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Ray St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831
Gr: 4-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Montrose Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Saginaw St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Gr: 8-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montrose Community Schools?
Montrose Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,435 students.
What is the rank of Montrose Community Schools?
Montrose Community Schools is ranked #418 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose Community Schools?
86% of Montrose Community Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montrose Community Schools?
Montrose Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Montrose Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,564 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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