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Best Schools in Montrose, MI
Montrose, MI has 16 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,069 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Montrose meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montrose, MI
The top high schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Lothrop High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Lothrop Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 401 Students
2. Chesaning Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students
3. Hillmccloy High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 471 Students
4. Clio Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clio Area School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 764 Students
5. Montrose Alternative Education Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 181 Students
6. Birch Run Progressive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birch Run Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montrose, MI
The top middle schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesaning Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 557 Students
2. Marshall Greene Middle School
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Birch Run Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 548 Students
3. Kuehnhaven Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Montrose Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 405 Students
4. Clio Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clio Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montrose, MI
The top elementary schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Lothrop Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Lothrop Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
2. Carter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montrose Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
3. Big Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chesaning Union Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 417 Students
4. Clio Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clio Area School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 395 Students
5. North Elementary School
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Birch Run Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 667 Students
6. George A Lacure Elem School
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Clio Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montrose, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montrose, MI has a total population of 7,035 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montrose, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montrose, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montrose, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montrose, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Montrose, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montrose, MI
How many schools are in Montrose, MI?
Montrose, MI has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,069 students in total.
How do schools in Montrose perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Montrose score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Montrose meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montrose?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Montrose
4 of 4 schools in Montrose carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Montrose. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.