Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montabella Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Montabella Elementary School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Montabella Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montabella Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1534 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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What is Montabella Elementary School's ranking?
Montabella Elementary School is ranked #1534 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Montabella Elementary School often compared to?
Montabella Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chippewa Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Montabella Elementary School?
380 students attend Montabella Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Montabella Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montabella Elementary School?
Montabella Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montabella Elementary School offer ?
Montabella Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Montabella Elementary School part of?
Montabella Elementary School is part of Montabella Community Schools.
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