Summary:
The Montgomery Area School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Montgomery Elementary School and Montgomery Junior/Senior High School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with the high school performing significantly better on standardized tests compared to the elementary school.
Montgomery Junior/Senior High School stands out with an impressive 95% 4-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, along with 85% of students scoring proficient or better on the Keystone Exams/Literature, well above the state average. In contrast, Montgomery Elementary School lags behind state averages on PSSA test scores, with the exception of 4th grade science.
The district as a whole is ranked 185 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and rated 3 out of 5 stars, suggesting average performance. However, the high school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, from 54th out of 693 high schools to 180th out of 537, which warrants further investigation. Additionally, the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the elementary school indicates more economic challenges at the lower grade levels.
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