Summary:
The city of Montgomery, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Montgomery Elementary School and Montgomery Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Montgomery Area School District. While the elementary school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, the junior/senior high school stands out as a top performer, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Montgomery Junior/Senior High School boasts impressive test scores, with 79% of 11th graders proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Literature, outperforming the state average of 63.2%. The school also performs well in Algebra I (63.8% proficient) and Biology (56.4% proficient) Keystone Exams. In contrast, Montgomery Elementary School's performance, while above state and district averages in most subjects, is more average, ranking in the middle 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.
The data suggests that the junior/senior high school has maintained a strong performance over time, while the elementary school may have some areas for improvement, particularly in 4th and 5th grade Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the junior/senior high school compared to the elementary school may indicate different socioeconomic challenges that the two schools face, which could impact their academic performance. The higher per-student spending at the junior/senior high school may also contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.
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