Best Public Schools in Montgomery, PA


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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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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