The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in English language arts. The lowest is 6% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Montague Elementary School
Montague Elementary School serves fourth and fifth graders in the Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools district, sitting in the small, mainly residential city of Mount Morris in Genesee County. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it occupies a narrow two-grade band, which means it functions as a transitional building rather than a full K-through-5 or K-through-6 elementary. The enrollment is modest for that grade range. A very large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the broader economic profile of the surrounding community. The student body is majority white, with a meaningful Black enrollment and a smaller Hispanic presence, plus a segment identified as two or more races. Data on English learners and special education populations was not reported, so those figures are absent here rather than implying they do not exist.
On state testing, the most recent M-STEP results show proficiency rates that are low across every subject and grade. In math, roughly one in seven fourth graders and about one in nine fifth graders reached proficiency. English language arts results were somewhat higher but still low, with about a quarter of fourth graders and close to a fifth of fifth graders proficient. Fifth grade science was also low, and fifth grade social studies was the weakest area, with only a handful of students meeting the bar. Taken together, the school's overall proficiency sits in the bottom quartile relative to districts across Genesee County, where the median proficiency index is meaningfully higher. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say from this data whether these results are improving, flat, or declining. A parent looking at these numbers may want to ask the school what interventions and supports are in place for reading and math, and how the district tracks growth for students who arrive below grade level.
Because Montague serves only fourth and fifth grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was not available. Information on discipline, course access, staffing ratios, and attendance was also absent from the provided data. Program offerings were not listed, so nothing can be said here about extracurriculars, interventions, or enrichment beyond what the test results imply.
The housing market around the school is one of the most affordable in the region. Typical home values in the school's zip code sit well below both the Michigan and national benchmarks, and the estimated monthly mortgage cost is low relative to broader state figures. The county-wide market has been heating up, with median listing prices rising and homes moving faster than a year earlier. For families already in the area, this means housing is accessible but prices are climbing. Mount Morris itself is a compact city with no rural land, bordered by Mount Morris Township and Genesee Township, sitting near interstate highways that put Flint, Birch Run, and Frankenmuth within a short drive. Manufacturing is the largest local employment sector, followed by health care and retail. Median household income in the city runs well below the state median, and the cost of living is low. The population has been stable over recent decades, with no major new housing developments publicly identified. The city recently connected to a regional water pipeline, and civic life centers along Saginaw Street, with a district library, churches, and municipal services anchoring the community.
No recent parent-relevant changes in the district were found in available sources, so there is nothing to report on leadership transitions, bond measures, program launches, or closures.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. It is a small, two-grade public school in an affordable, working-class community, with state test results that are low across subjects and that lag most of the county. The economic need among students is high. The setting is compact and connected by highway to the broader Flint metropolitan area. What is missing from the available data, including special education and English learner figures, program details, and any trend information, is substantial enough that a parent would benefit from contacting the school directly to fill in those gaps before drawing a full conclusion.
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