Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Summary:

Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hudson, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 723 students. The school is part of the Hudson City School District, which is ranked 790 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montgomery C Smith Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New York elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 1596-2209 out of 2201-2445 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.55% to 26.32% in English Language Arts and 21.3% to 44.9% in math, compared to the state averages of 42.6-47.05% and 48.93-58.03%, respectively. The school's performance on state science assessments is also low, with only 13.39% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35%. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 65.01% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and a diverse student population with significant percentages of African American (29.3%), Hispanic (22.4%), and White (41.5%) students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Cahill School, Pieter B Coeymans School, and Taconic Hills Elementary School, generally perform better on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings than Montgomery C Smith Elementary School. The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with particularly low outcomes for English Language Learner (ELL) students. While the school spends a relatively high amount per student and has a low student-teacher ratio, these factors alone do not seem to be driving the school's underperformance, suggesting that other factors, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and community engagement, may need to be addressed to improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 102 Harry Howard Ave
       Hudson, NY  12534-1698


(518) 828-4350

District: Hudson City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2204th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,132 Help


Students who attend Montgomery C Smith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hudson Junior High School
High:    Hudson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  723

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.8%
Hispanic:
18.3%
African American:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Compare Details Montgomery C Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.8%), Hispanic (18.3%), African American (17%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School is $21,132.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery C Smith Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery C Smith Elementary School 2204th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Montgomery C Smith Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:
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Hudson City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson City School District 790th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.74 1864th 2206 15.5%
2007 25.21 1780th 2219 19.8%
2008 31.88 1725th 2227 22.5%
2009 24.02 1917th 2257 15.1%
2010 26.67 1812th 2263 19.9%
2011 26.32 1820th 2286 20.4%
2012 23.34 1896th 2320 18.3%
2013 18.77 2006th 2325 13.7%
2014 18.19 2001st 2345 14.7%
2015 23.65 1843rd 2352 21.6%
2016 19.10 2018th 2366 14.7%
2017 14.81 2146th 2386 10.1%
2018 20.23 2037th 2395 14.9%
2019 19.27 2016th 2413 16.5%
2021 30.58 1596th 2201 27.5%
2022 14.40 2209th 2434 9.2%
2023 16.13 2145th 2439 12.1%
2024 15.53 2204th 2445 9.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.80 173rd 202 14.4%
2019 17.45 156th 180 13.3%
2022 22.31 235th 289 18.7%
2023 18.27 190th 223 14.8%
2024 19.37 230th 279 17.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.07 517th 938 44.9%
2019 31.96 633rd 860 26.4%
2021 24.30 369th 454 18.7%
2022 25.63 877th 1027 14.6%
2023 42.57 505th 1001 49.6%
2024 32.67 777th 1066 27.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.16 1735th 1941 10.6%
2019 30.59 1324th 1859 28.8%
2021 24.48 886th 1044 15.1%
2022 18.09 1981st 2031 2.5%
2023 16.40 1967th 2016 2.4%
2024 24.01 1809th 2110 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.11 1753rd 2045 14.3%
2019 20.60 1772nd 2032 12.8%
2021 30.00 1278th 1678 23.8%
2022 17.66 1927th 2099 8.2%
2023 15.48 1887th 2041 7.5%
2024 17.35 1898th 2078 8.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.53 670th 730 8.2%
2019 26.19 489th 570 14.2%
2022 30.93 468th 622 24.8%
2023 24.55 532nd 637 16.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 1876th 2338 19.8%
2019 25.11 1848th 2357 21.6%
2021 26.70 1526th 1955 21.9%
2022 15.36 2177th 2401 9.3%
2023 22.59 1971st 2403 18.0%
2024 22.63 1973rd 2413 18.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.89 2061st 2340 11.9%
2019 15.37 2115th 2358 10.3%
2021 31.31 1422nd 1961 27.5%
2022 15.66 2163rd 2400 9.9%
2023 13.30 2218th 2400 7.6%
2024 12.02 2268th 2411 5.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.02 541st 601 10.0%
2019 10.22 517th 548 5.7%
2022 7.11 638th 671 4.9%
2023 10.32 561st 605 7.3%
2024 5.89 640th 662 3.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.96 774th 948 18.4%
2019 23.79 732nd 891 17.8%
2021 38.69 251st 427 41.2%
2022 29.47 685th 936 26.8%
2023 22.66 695th 857 18.9%
2024 32.76 629th 927 32.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.84 1142nd 1392 18.0%
2019 14.84 1230th 1315 6.5%
2021 25.28 663rd 818 18.9%
2022 11.51 1449th 1503 3.6%
2023 8.72 1391st 1429 2.7%
2024 19.23 1365th 1531 10.8%
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Rank History for White students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.59 1300th 1408 7.7%
2019 23.20 1112th 1338 16.9%
2021 37.37 823rd 1224 32.8%
2022 10.41 1320th 1399 5.6%
2023 17.10 1173rd 1337 12.3%
2024 11.51 1296th 1392 6.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Enrollment information for Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 417 100 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1990 401 87 7 15 9 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 423 117 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 406 111 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 435 105 9 18 2 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 467 99 10 21 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1995 494 108 9 27 1 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 494 108 9 27 1 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 158 40 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 633 121 17 43 2 n/a n/a 0 816
1999 615 150 25 48 0 n/a n/a 0 838
2000 597 150 25 43 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2001 569 179 23 38 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2002 427 216 21 47 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2003 427 216 21 47 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2004 452 210 24 49 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2005 436 214 28 47 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2006 401 177 28 45 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2007 415 168 27 55 0 n/a n/a 2 667
2008 374 164 37 60 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2009 326 166 43 48 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2010 274 182 56 56 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2011 279 173 49 77 0 0 4 0 582
2012 258 157 60 66 0 0 16 0 557
2013 261 147 58 64 0 2 21 0 553
2014 259 123 52 61 0 0 27 0 522
2015 234 114 56 64 1 0 41 0 510
2016 253 104 51 90 1 0 44 0 543
2017 186 76 50 77 1 0 44 0 434
2018 255 98 51 94 0 0 69 0 567
2019 333 145 89 155 1 0 122 0 845
2020 321 149 85 132 1 0 113 0 801
2021 309 125 81 143 1 0 118 0 777
2022 308 132 73 136 0 0 107 0 756
2023 302 123 62 132 1 0 103 0 723

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 C Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 534 38.3 13.9 n/a
1990 519 39.3 13.2 n/a
1991 566 40.3 14.0 n/a
1992 540 37.5 14.4 n/a
1993 569 40.6 14.0 n/a
1994 598 43.6 13.7 30.8
1995 639 46.2 13.8 41.6
1996 639 46.2 13.8 41.6
1997 208 14.0 14.9 32.7
1998 816 57.2 14.3 40.1
1999 838 62.6 13.4 40.6
2000 815 62.8 13.0 42.3
2001 809 63.3 12.8 48.1
2002 711 68.6 10.4 48.4
2003 711 68.6 10.4 48.4
2004 735 n/a n/a n/a
2005 725 72.2 10.0 57
2006 651 67.0 9.7 53.3
2007 667 63.0 10.6 55.2
2008 635 60.8 10.4 53.2
2009 583 62.6 9.3 56.8
2010 568 55.7 10.1 65.5
2011 582 55.4 10.5 66.2
2012 557 47.7 11.6 66.8
2013 553 45.4 12.1 66.4
2014 522 40.4 12.9 64.8
2015 510 42.0 12.1 68.6
2016 543 44.0 12.3 70.7
2017 434 29.0 14.9 74.7
2018 567 52.0 10.9 73.2
2019 845 72.1 11.7 72.2
2020 801 62.3 12.8 68.2
2021 777 79.6 9.7 66.8
2022 756 62.4 12.0 63.6
2023 723 66.8 10.8 65

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 C Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 534 38.3 13.9 n/a
1990 519 39.3 13.2 n/a
1991 566 40.3 14.0 n/a
1992 540 37.5 14.4 n/a
1993 569 40.6 14.0 n/a
1994 598 43.6 13.7 30.8
1995 639 46.2 13.8 41.6
1996 639 46.2 13.8 41.6
1997 208 14.0 14.9 32.7
1998 816 57.2 14.3 40.1
1999 838 62.6 13.4 40.6
2000 815 62.8 13.0 42.3
2001 809 63.3 12.8 48.1
2002 711 68.6 10.4 48.4
2003 711 68.6 10.4 48.4
2004 735 n/a n/a n/a
2005 725 72.2 10.0 57
2006 651 67.0 9.7 53.3
2007 667 63.0 10.6 55.2
2008 635 60.8 10.4 53.2
2009 583 62.6 9.3 56.8
2010 568 55.7 10.1 65.5
2011 582 55.4 10.5 66.2
2012 557 47.7 11.6 66.8
2013 553 45.4 12.1 66.4
2014 522 40.4 12.9 64.8
2015 510 42.0 12.1 68.6
2016 543 44.0 12.3 70.7
2017 434 29.0 14.9 74.7
2018 567 52.0 10.9 73.2
2019 845 72.1 11.7 72.2
2020 801 62.3 12.8 68.2
2021 777 79.6 9.7 66.8
2022 756 62.4 12.0 63.6
2023 723 66.8 10.8 65

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.

Immunization Rates

Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.3%0.9%0.2%98.5%98.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.3%98.5%
201497.4%0.7%1.1%98.0%98.0%98.1%98.1%98.0%97.8%98.0%
201593.4%0.4%0.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.7%98.8%
201698.0%0.6%0.4%98.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.7%98.3%98.5%
201798.8%0.5%0.0%99.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.8%99.5%
201898.6%0.7%0.4%99.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.8%99.3%99.1%
201998.9%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.0%99.5%99.1%
202099.1%0.0%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%99.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,217 (7.3%) $15,481 (92.7%) $16,698
2020 $1,036 (6.0%) $16,177 (94.0%) $17,213
2021 $1,265 (6.9%) $16,965 (93.1%) $18,230
2022 $2,681 (13.7%) $16,873 (86.3%) $19,554
2023 $1,971 (9.3%) $19,161 (90.7%) $21,132

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery C Smith Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2016th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2145th of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery C Smith Elementary School)3529
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson City School District)3529
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Montgomery C Smith Elementary School)2927.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Hudson City School District)2927.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery C Smith Elementary School)2729.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson City School District)2629.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Montgomery C Smith Elementary School)3320.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Hudson City School District)3320.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery C Smith Elementary School)2723.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson City School District)2723.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Montgomery C Smith Elementary School)2430.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Hudson City School District)2430.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students845723
 14.4%
African American145123
 15.2%
American Indian11
Asian8962
 30.3%
Hispanic155132
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White333302
 9.3%
Two or More Races122103
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.2%65%
 7.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Montgomery C Smith Elementary School.

Students who attend Montgomery C Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hudson Junior High School
High : Hudson High School

Students at Montgomery C Smith Elementary School are 42% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% Two or more races, 9% Asian.

Montgomery C Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.9% of New York elementary schools.


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