High Schools in Central Montcalm Public Schools

Central Montcalm Public Schools has a single high school, Central Montcalm Middle High School, which serves students in grades 6-12. The school faces several challenges, including significantly underperforming the state average on standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels.

Academically, Central Montcalm Middle High School struggles, with proficiency rates well below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. For example, only 18.2% of 6th graders are proficient in ELA, compared to 37.5% statewide, and just 15.9% of 6th graders are proficient in Math, compared to 31% statewide. The school's SAT and PSAT performance also lags behind state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.8%, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as 61.96% of students at Central Montcalm Middle High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also lacks diversity, with a student population that is 93.89% white. While the 4-year graduation rate of 85.1% is reasonably high, the 9.9% dropout rate is still a significant concern. To improve student outcomes, Central Montcalm Public Schools will need to address the academic performance gaps, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.