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Central Montcalm Middle High School

Grades 06–12 · High · Stanton, MI · NCES 260864004412

At a glance

Reported students

739

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

37.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

284

Central Montcalm Middle High School: 739 reported students.

State peer staffing position

68th percentile

19.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
828
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1

What the reported data says about Central Montcalm Middle High School

Central Montcalm Middle High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Stanton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Central Montcalm Public School. NCES reports 739 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Central Montcalm Middle High School

  1. 1How do the reported 19.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.7%
Students with disabilities
12.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
62.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White93.1%
  • Hispanic3.8%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian0.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Central Montcalm Middle High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Central Montcalm Upper Elem School

Elementary · Central Montcalm Public School

03–052840.4 mi
Montcalm Area ISD Transition Center

Other · Montcalm Area ISD

UG–UG171.5 mi
Early College at Montcalm Community College

High · Montcalm Area ISD

11–12671.9 mi
Montcalm Area Career Center

High · Montcalm Area ISD

10–1202.2 mi
Central Montcalm Elementary School

Elementary · Central Montcalm Public School

KG–022754.1 mi
ISDLocal Center Programs

Other · Montcalm Area ISD

KG–12509.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Central Montcalm Middle High School

What grades does Central Montcalm Middle High School serve?

Central Montcalm Middle High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Central Montcalm Public School.

How many students attend Central Montcalm Middle High School?

Central Montcalm Middle High School reported 739 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 828 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Montcalm Middle High School?

The calculated ratio is 19.7:1, based on 739 students and 37.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Central Montcalm Middle High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Central Montcalm Middle High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Montcalm Public School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Central Montcalm Middle High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

62.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Central Montcalm Middle High School in?

Central Montcalm Middle High School is part of Central Montcalm Public School, based in Stanton, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Central Montcalm Middle High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Montcalm Upper Elem School (0.4 mi), Montcalm Area ISD Transition Center (1.5 mi), Early College at Montcalm Community College (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.