Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Stanton, Michigan, with a student population of 278. The school is part of the Central Montcalm Public Schools district, which is ranked 470 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Lincoln Heights Elementary (20.2%) and Cedar Crest Elementary (24.3%). The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%.

Additionally, Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.46% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Lincoln Heights Elementary (52.31%) and Cedar Crest Elementary (79.47%). The school's declining statewide ranking, from 1021 out of 1548 Michigan elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1149 out of 1486 in 2023-2024, suggests that it is performing worse relative to other elementary schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1488 S Sheridan Rd
       Stanton, MI  48888-8906


(989) 831-2300

District: Central Montcalm Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1149th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,130 Help


Students who attend Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Central Montcalm Middle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Compare Details Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School ranks worse than 77.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.69. (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 Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School is $15,130.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School 1149th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Montcalm Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Montcalm Public Schools 470th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.95 1220th 1545 21.0%
2007 40.46 1177th 1565 24.8%
2008 43.77 1147th 1577 27.3%
2009 45.08 1139th 1589 28.3%
2010 40.57 1214th 1552 21.8%
2011 43.04 1128th 1552 27.3%
2012 36.33 1114th 1566 28.9%
2013 32.12 1160th 1563 25.8%
2014 32.92 1124th 1533 26.7%
2015 37.33 1046th 1580 33.8%
2016 35.73 1021st 1548 34.0%
2017 21.69 1138th 1466 22.4%
2018 23.41 1163rd 1448 19.7%
2019 18.31 1160th 1408 17.6%
2021 20.04 957th 1153 17.0%
2022 22.07 1042nd 1344 22.5%
2023 23.61 1094th 1470 25.6%
2024 21.69 1149th 1486 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.51 380th 403 5.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.38 1066th 1397 23.7%
2019 25.41 908th 1134 19.9%
2021 27.82 593rd 749 20.8%
2022 30.19 794th 1099 27.8%
2023 30.50 953rd 1350 29.4%
2024 24.22 1087th 1381 21.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.88 1147th 1443 20.5%
2019 15.39 1031st 1171 12.0%
2021 18.05 800th 902 11.3%
2022 19.05 934th 1106 15.6%
2023 20.38 1056th 1321 20.1%
2024 17.25 1136th 1342 15.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.80 1124th 1446 22.3%
2019 16.33 1032nd 1196 13.7%
2021 14.28 834th 915 8.9%
2022 18.85 954th 1139 16.2%
2023 18.95 1082nd 1334 18.9%
2024 20.76 1079th 1347 19.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.80 1187th 1253 5.3%
2019 9.05 1077th 1128 4.5%
2021 15.00 914th 1005 9.1%
2022 12.90 1019th 1102 7.5%
2023 13.23 1093rd 1198 8.8%
2024 10.13 1129th 1204 6.2%
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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 Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 447 2 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 447 2 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 414 2 4 20 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 434 1 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 404 3 3 18 0 n/a n/a 1 429
2007 388 2 4 12 0 n/a n/a 5 411
2008 378 n/a 2 12 n/a n/a n/a 3 395
2009 420 0 1 13 1 n/a n/a 2 437
2010 421 4 0 15 0 n/a n/a 1 441
2011 397 2 0 14 0 0 3 0 416
2012 523 6 0 24 0 0 8 0 561
2013 492 4 0 13 0 0 7 0 516
2014 473 3 1 21 0 0 11 0 509
2015 479 2 3 24 0 2 10 0 520
2016 478 0 3 23 0 1 10 0 515
2017 441 1 3 20 0 1 12 0 478
2018 451 0 2 25 0 1 9 0 488
2019 447 0 0 20 0 0 11 0 478
2020 391 1 0 16 1 0 9 0 418
2021 348 4 0 15 1 1 12 0 381
2022 268 1 0 9 1 1 11 0 291
2023 249 2 0 7 2 2 16 0 278
2024 254 1 0 9 1 0 11 0 276

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 Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 478 26.8 17.8 42.7
2003 478 26.8 17.8 42.7
2004 441 25.2 17.5 45.6
2005 453 25.7 17.6 45.5
2006 429 25.1 17.1 50
2007 411 23.2 17.7 48.8
2008 395 21.4 18.5 51.5
2009 437 22.0 19.9 58.6
2010 441 22.9 19.1 63.2
2011 416 20.1 20.6 66.1
2012 561 28.3 19.8 64.9
2013 516 28.3 18.1 65.9
2014 509 25.7 19.8 67
2015 520 26.0 20.0 65.2
2016 515 26.0 19.8 62.9
2017 478 25.5 18.7 61.5
2018 488 25.6 19.0 70.1
2019 478 26.8 17.7 72.4
2020 418 23.5 17.7 76.1
2021 381 19.5 19.5 77.2
2022 291 18.0 16.1 73.9
2023 278 18.0 15.4 74.5
2024 276 17.0 16.2 78.3

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 Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 478 26.8 17.8 42.7
2003 478 26.8 17.8 42.7
2004 441 25.2 17.5 45.6
2005 453 25.7 17.6 45.5
2006 429 25.1 17.1 50
2007 411 23.2 17.7 48.8
2008 395 21.4 18.5 51.5
2009 437 22.0 19.9 58.6
2010 441 22.9 19.1 63.2
2011 416 20.1 20.6 66.1
2012 561 28.3 19.8 64.9
2013 516 28.3 18.1 65.9
2014 509 25.7 19.8 67
2015 520 26.0 20.0 65.2
2016 515 26.0 19.8 62.9
2017 478 25.5 18.7 61.5
2018 488 25.6 19.0 70.1
2019 478 26.8 17.7 72.4
2020 418 23.5 17.7 76.1
2021 381 19.5 19.5 77.2
2022 291 18.0 16.1 73.9
2023 278 18.0 15.4 74.5
2024 276 17.0 16.2 78.3

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 Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,004 (10.0%) $8,991 (90.0%) $9,995
2020 $1,180 (10.7%) $9,807 (89.3%) $10,987
2021 $1,831 (16.0%) $9,633 (84.0%) $11,464
2022 $2,345 (18.3%) $10,459 (81.7%) $12,804
2023 $2,713 (17.9%) $12,416 (82.1%) $15,130

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1160th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1094th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School)31.922.4
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Montcalm Public Schools)31.922.4
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School)29.434.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Central Montcalm Public Schools)29.434.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School)37.923.9
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Montcalm Public Schools)37.923.9
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School)32.629.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Central Montcalm Public Schools)32.629.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School)27.932.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Montcalm Public Schools)27.932.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School)12.519.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Central Montcalm Public Schools)12.519.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School)8.110.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Central Montcalm Public Schools)8.110.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478278
 41.8%
African American02
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic207
 65%
Pacific Islander02
White447249
 44.3%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.4%74.5%
 2.1%


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Students who attend Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Central Montcalm Middle High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 276 students attended Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School.

Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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