How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Meridian Public Schools | Montague Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sanford, Michigan | Montague, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,347 | 1,353 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Meridian Public Schools | Montague Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,360 | $14,963 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| State Revenue | 57.4% | 50.5% |
| Local Revenue | 30.9% | 36.6% |
Meridian Public Schools
Federal State Local
Montague Area Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Meridian Public Schools | Montague Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 88.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.9% | 35.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Meridian Public Schools | Montague Area Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1279.5:1 | 335:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 27.7% |
School Types
Meridian Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Montague Area Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.