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Montgomery City Elementary

Summary:

Montgomery City Elementary is a public elementary school serving 353 students in grades PK-5 in Montgomery City, Missouri, which is part of the Montgomery County R-II school district.

Academically, Montgomery City Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in 3rd grade math (38.9%) and 5th grade ELA (33.9%) lagging behind the district and state. The school also experiences relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.9% to 19.0% over the past few years. These academic challenges may be linked to the school's significant population of low-income students, with 49.01% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Montgomery City Elementary underperforms the state and district, it is not the lowest-performing school in the area. Nearby schools like Jonesburg Elementary and Wellsville-Middletown Elementary also struggle with academic achievement, suggesting that the challenges facing the school may be more systemic, affecting the broader region or district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 817 N Harper St
       Montgomery City, MO  63361-1513

(573) 564-2278

District: Montgomery County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
545th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,524 Help


Students who attend Montgomery City Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Montgomery County Middle
High:    Montgomery County High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montgomery City Elementary ranks worse than 60.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery City Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery City Elementary is $11,524.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery City Elementary 545th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Montgomery City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Montgomery County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County R-II 275th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Montgomery City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.38 599th 1074 44.2%
2007 52.21 536th 1080 50.4%
2008 28.93 909th 1084 16.1%
2009 32.82 797th 1053 24.3%
2010 32.56 819th 1066 23.2%
2011 30.81 857th 1088 21.2%
2012 35.15 817th 1085 24.7%
2013 32.55 850th 1108 23.3%
2014 32.75 818th 1089 24.9%
2015 33.69 776th 1058 26.7%
2016 45.85 511th 865 40.9%
2017 51.90 507th 1032 50.9%
2018 27.24 805th 1045 23.0%
2019 45.13 586th 1052 44.3%
2021 46.58 497th 901 44.8%
2022 29.64 653rd 908 28.1%
2023 41.23 552nd 898 38.5%
2024 41.67 545th 906 39.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 664th 887 25.1%
2019 40.07 594th 907 34.5%
2021 47.52 275th 574 52.1%
2022 47.72 239th 532 55.1%
2023 38.86 382nd 611 37.5%
2024 51.81 267th 625 57.3%
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Rank History for White students at Montgomery City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.68 844th 898 6.0%
2019 29.23 702nd 917 23.4%
2021 27.03 533rd 691 22.9%
2022 18.09 591st 675 12.4%
2023 24.91 538th 673 20.1%
2024 26.05 518th 668 22.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Montgomery City Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Open Quote The teachers that I have encountered have been very unprofessional and rude. My kids have been at this school for roughly a year and they have now become behind where they should be learning wise. When they have an issue with one of my kids, they send a nasty, rude notice home about a little over a week later stating they had tried to call. But i have yet to receive a phone call. They complain to the parents regarding a child's behavior rather than disciplining them theirselves. They also only go 4 days a week til 3:30 pm each day which is a great factor in why I my children have fallen behind. This is been a huge disappointment of a school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montgomery City Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 334 334
1992 295 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1993 319 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 301 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 296 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1996 296 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1997 289 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 297 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 320 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 312 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2001 308 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 277 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 277 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 320 14 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 316 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 317 15 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 340 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 342 14 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2009 358 11 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 358 18 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 440 14 0 10 4 0 10 0 478
2012 420 9 0 7 6 0 8 0 450
2013 428 8 0 6 5 0 9 0 456
2014 393 8 0 6 2 0 8 0 417
2015 415 7 0 4 1 0 9 0 436
2016 392 7 0 4 2 0 15 0 420
2017 353 8 0 3 1 0 15 0 380
2018 349 4 0 5 1 0 22 0 381
2019 331 1 1 6 1 0 24 0 364
2020 341 3 1 7 0 0 21 0 373
2021 313 3 1 11 0 0 21 0 349
2022 315 2 1 13 0 0 15 0 346
2023 319 6 1 13 1 0 13 0 353
2024 304 1 1 15 0 0 10 0 331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montgomery City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 334 19.3 17.3 n/a
1992 305 20.8 14.6 44.3
1993 324 19.5 16.6 32.1
1994 308 21.4 14.4 44.8
1995 306 21.7 14.1 38.2
1996 306 21.7 14.1 38.2
1997 301 21.4 14.1 28.6
1998 309 18.8 16.4 29.1
1999 334 22.9 14.6 39.5
2000 325 19.9 16.3 39.7
2001 315 18.0 17.5 45.4
2002 288 20.0 14.4 46.5
2003 288 20.0 14.4 46.5
2004 338 19.9 17.0 42.3
2005 322 23.2 13.9 42.5
2006 334 24.0 13.9 42.2
2007 351 22.9 15.3 45.9
2008 362 26.0 13.9 45
2009 374 28.0 13.4 48.1
2010 379 26.2 14.4 59.6
2011 478 29.7 16.0 54
2012 450 28.5 15.7 56.4
2013 456 29.6 15.3 55.7
2014 417 30.8 13.5 56.1
2015 436 27.0 16.1 63.8
2016 420 30.0 14.0 70.2
2017 380 30.4 12.4 58.9
2018 381 26.9 14.1 63
2019 364 27.2 13.3 61
2020 373 25.2 14.7 54.7
2021 349 22.2 15.6 50.7
2022 346 27.0 12.7 33.8
2023 353 24.0 14.7 49
2024 331 27.0 12.2 53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montgomery City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 334 19.3 17.3 n/a
1992 305 20.8 14.6 44.3
1993 324 19.5 16.6 32.1
1994 308 21.4 14.4 44.8
1995 306 21.7 14.1 38.2
1996 306 21.7 14.1 38.2
1997 301 21.4 14.1 28.6
1998 309 18.8 16.4 29.1
1999 334 22.9 14.6 39.5
2000 325 19.9 16.3 39.7
2001 315 18.0 17.5 45.4
2002 288 20.0 14.4 46.5
2003 288 20.0 14.4 46.5
2004 338 19.9 17.0 42.3
2005 322 23.2 13.9 42.5
2006 334 24.0 13.9 42.2
2007 351 22.9 15.3 45.9
2008 362 26.0 13.9 45
2009 374 28.0 13.4 48.1
2010 379 26.2 14.4 59.6
2011 478 29.7 16.0 54
2012 450 28.5 15.7 56.4
2013 456 29.6 15.3 55.7
2014 417 30.8 13.5 56.1
2015 436 27.0 16.1 63.8
2016 420 30.0 14.0 70.2
2017 380 30.4 12.4 58.9
2018 381 26.9 14.1 63
2019 364 27.2 13.3 61
2020 373 25.2 14.7 54.7
2021 349 22.2 15.6 50.7
2022 346 27.0 12.7 33.8
2023 353 24.0 14.7 49
2024 331 27.0 12.2 53.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery City Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,127 (11.0%) $9,153 (89.0%) $10,280
2020 $1,104 (11.1%) $8,835 (88.9%) $9,939
2021 $1,600 (15.0%) $9,058 (85.0%) $10,658
2022 $2,241 (19.4%) $9,283 (80.6%) $11,524

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery City Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 586th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 552nd of 898 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery City Elementary)43.240.4
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County R-II)39.530.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery City Elementary)5135.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County R-II)46.128
 18.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery City Elementary)45.134.1
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County R-II)41.828
 13.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery City Elementary)45.133.4
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County R-II)38.834.6
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery City Elementary)37.321.4
 15.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery County R-II)40.429.1
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Montgomery City Elementary)41.830
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Montgomery County R-II)41.433.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery City Elementary)39.440
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery County R-II)42.833.7
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students364353
 3%
African American16
 500%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic613
 116.7%
Pacific Islander00
White331319
 3.6%
Two or More Races2413
 45.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%49%
 12%

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Students who attend Montgomery City Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Montgomery County Middle
High : Montgomery County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Montgomery City Elementary.

Montgomery City Elementary ranks 545th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Montgomery City Elementary are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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