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Montgomery Elementary School

Summary:

Montgomery Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 523 students in grades PK-6 in Montgomery, PA, which is part of the Montgomery Area School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in PSSA test scores, particularly in Math and Science, and has a predominantly White student population (92.54% in 2022-2023).

Montgomery Elementary School's academic performance is a standout, with proficiency rates of 45.7% in Math, 77.1% in Science, and 53.7% in English Language Arts (ELA) in 2022-2023, compared to state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. The school's White students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students also perform better than their respective state averages. However, the school's disabled students perform slightly below the state average, suggesting a need to address their specific needs. Over the past decade, the school has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, though its SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 2 and 5 stars.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Jackson Primary School and Cochran Primary School in the Williamsport Area School District, Montgomery Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of White students and generally outperforms them in PSSA test scores, particularly in Math and Science. However, Montgomery Elementary School's spending per student, ranging from $14,092 to $14,752 over the past four years, is lower than some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to the variations in academic performance and resources available to students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 120 Penn St
       Montgomery, PA  17752-1144

(570) 547-1608

District: Montgomery Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
786th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,575 Help


Students who attend Montgomery Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montgomery Elementary School ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery Elementary School is $14,575.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Montgomery Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Elementary School 786th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Montgomery Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Montgomery Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Area School District 185th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.35 230th 1302 82.3%
2004 62.63 570th 1308 56.4%
2005 83.09 119th 1299 90.8%
2006 74.34 375th 1545 75.7%
2007 68.75 518th 1555 66.7%
2008 85.48 74th 1551 95.2%
2009 78.87 228th 1549 85.3%
2010 74.75 349th 1579 77.9%
2011 81.21 170th 1597 89.4%
2012 79.85 213th 1599 86.7%
2013 79.47 246th 1519 83.8%
2014 82.95 139th 1467 90.5%
2015 73.40 400th 1474 72.9%
2016 70.12 510th 1554 67.2%
2017 69.73 512th 1547 66.9%
2018 76.95 339th 1530 77.8%
2019 75.95 387th 1544 74.9%
2021 61.64 598th 1433 58.3%
2022 66.44 566th 1534 63.1%
2023 54.97 786th 1534 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.37 557th 1414 60.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.14 535th 1043 48.7%
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Rank History for White students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.71 898th 1236 27.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of 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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Montgomery Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 468 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1989 496 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1990 528 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 537 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1992 508 8 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1993 487 6 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 470 6 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 516 7 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 516 7 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 489 6 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1998 411 6 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 390 6 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2000 367 3 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 383
2001 340 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2002 312 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2003 312 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2004 306 5 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 303 6 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 290 7 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2007 288 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2008 315 7 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 331 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 325 9 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2011 384 1 0 11 0 0 5 0 401
2012 439 2 0 7 0 0 13 0 461
2013 433 7 0 7 0 0 14 0 461
2014 434 7 1 13 0 0 13 0 468
2015 515 10 0 16 0 0 13 0 554
2016 499 15 0 20 1 0 13 0 548
2017 488 7 3 19 1 0 20 0 538
2018 513 7 3 12 1 0 13 0 549
2019 504 5 3 15 1 0 9 0 537
2020 511 4 3 17 1 0 11 0 547
2021 511 3 2 15 1 0 7 0 539
2022 497 2 0 14 1 0 14 0 528
2023 484 2 0 17 1 0 19 0 523

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 25.0 18.8 n/a
1989 499 25.5 19.5 n/a
1990 534 32.5 16.4 0
1991 547 26.8 20.4 n/a
1992 522 32.3 16.1 n/a
1993 500 27.6 18.1 n/a
1994 486 26.8 18.1 n/a
1995 537 29.0 18.5 n/a
1996 537 29.0 18.5 n/a
1997 516 28.0 18.4 n/a
1998 429 25.5 16.8 n/a
1999 415 26.1 15.9 n/a
2000 383 24.0 16.0 37.1
2001 355 24.3 14.6 34.9
2002 326 27.7 11.8 44.5
2003 326 27.7 11.8 44.5
2004 323 28.1 11.5 35.6
2005 319 27.6 11.6 45.5
2006 305 24.4 12.5 38.7
2007 302 23.8 12.7 47.4
2008 331 23.6 14.0 39.6
2009 346 26.8 12.9 41.9
2010 339 26.6 12.7 40.7
2011 401 28.8 13.9 36.9
2012 461 31.7 14.5 33.4
2013 461 31.7 14.5 36.9
2014 468 31.2 14.9 37.8
2015 554 37.0 14.9 43.1
2016 548 37.0 14.8 39.2
2017 538 37.8 14.2 53
2018 549 36.8 14.9 51
2019 537 37.9 14.1 49.7
2020 547 37.9 14.4 49.7
2021 539 35.9 14.9 50.8
2022 528 38.9 13.5 44.3
2023 523 39.1 13.3 47.6

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 25.0 18.8 n/a
1989 499 25.5 19.5 n/a
1990 534 32.5 16.4 0
1991 547 26.8 20.4 n/a
1992 522 32.3 16.1 n/a
1993 500 27.6 18.1 n/a
1994 486 26.8 18.1 n/a
1995 537 29.0 18.5 n/a
1996 537 29.0 18.5 n/a
1997 516 28.0 18.4 n/a
1998 429 25.5 16.8 n/a
1999 415 26.1 15.9 n/a
2000 383 24.0 16.0 37.1
2001 355 24.3 14.6 34.9
2002 326 27.7 11.8 44.5
2003 326 27.7 11.8 44.5
2004 323 28.1 11.5 35.6
2005 319 27.6 11.6 45.5
2006 305 24.4 12.5 38.7
2007 302 23.8 12.7 47.4
2008 331 23.6 14.0 39.6
2009 346 26.8 12.9 41.9
2010 339 26.6 12.7 40.7
2011 401 28.8 13.9 36.9
2012 461 31.7 14.5 33.4
2013 461 31.7 14.5 36.9
2014 468 31.2 14.9 37.8
2015 554 37.0 14.9 43.1
2016 548 37.0 14.8 39.2
2017 538 37.8 14.2 53
2018 549 36.8 14.9 51
2019 537 37.9 14.1 49.7
2020 547 37.9 14.4 49.7
2021 539 35.9 14.9 50.8
2022 528 38.9 13.5 44.3
2023 523 39.1 13.3 47.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,110 (7.8%) $13,096 (92.2%) $14,206
2020 $1,325 (9.4%) $12,767 (90.6%) $14,092
2021 $1,716 (11.6%) $13,036 (88.4%) $14,752
2022 $2,609 (17.9%) $11,966 (82.1%) $14,575

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery Elementary School

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 387th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 786th of 1534 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Montgomery Elementary School)59.448.5
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)66.746.9
 19.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Montgomery Elementary School)71.238.6
 32.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Montgomery Elementary School)94.977.1
 17.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)81.442.1
 39.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Montgomery Elementary School)62.548.8
 13.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)69.463.4
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Montgomery Elementary School)62.745.1
 17.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)76.259.7
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Montgomery Elementary School)63.745.7
 18%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Montgomery Elementary School)94.977.1
 17.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)7353.7
 19.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students537523
 2.6%
African American52
 60%
American Indian11
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1517
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White504484
 4%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%47.6%
 2.1%

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

High : Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 523 students attended Montgomery Elementary School.

Montgomery Elementary School ranks 786th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Montgomery Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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