Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Montgomery Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving 417 students in grades 7-12 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Montgomery Area School District, which is ranked 143 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Montgomery Junior/Senior High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a current statewide ranking of 121 out of 686 schools.

Montgomery Junior/Senior High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in PSSA English Language Arts and Keystone Exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 60.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA ELA, compared to 55.3% for the Montgomery Area School District and 53% for the state. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 95% over the past few years, which are above the state average, and very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.6%. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 56 out of 664 Pennsylvania high schools for low socioeconomic status students and 84 out of 665 for female students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Lewisburg High School and Muncy Junior/Senior High School, Montgomery Junior/Senior High School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics. However, some of these nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, serving as useful benchmarks for Montgomery to continue improving. The school's ability to maintain excellence across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and subgroup performance, makes it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 120 Penn Street
       Montgomery, PA  17752-1144


(570) 547-1608

District: Montgomery Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,637 Help


Feeder schools for Montgomery Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Montgomery Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montgomery Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 78.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Montgomery Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 82.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School is $17,637.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Junior/Senior High School 192nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Montgomery Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Junior/Senior High School 121st of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Montgomery Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Montgomery Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Area School District 143rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 71.90 225th 835 73.1%
2016 70.22 255th 870 70.7%
2017 75.50 198th 877 77.4%
2018 63.03 343rd 861 60.2%
2019 74.70 203rd 891 77.2%
2021 66.36 243rd 797 69.5%
2022 88.56 70th 883 92.1%
2023 80.80 140th 893 84.3%
2024 75.29 192nd 891 78.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.29 42nd 874 95.2%
2024 81.97 90th 877 89.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.48 97th 860 88.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.50 396th 660 40.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.63 396th 870 54.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.21 201st 681 70.5%
2024 61.33 226th 673 66.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.86 45th 583 92.3%
2004 71.46 168th 590 71.5%
2005 84.55 51st 593 91.4%
2006 80.70 78th 604 87.1%
2007 70.95 169th 615 72.5%
2008 71.01 164th 621 73.6%
2009 79.54 95th 632 85.0%
2010 72.83 155th 649 76.1%
2011 69.94 210th 660 68.2%
2012 64.67 261st 664 60.7%
2013 84.70 51st 591 91.4%
2014 89.28 22nd 580 96.2%
2015 90.15 18th 680 97.4%
2016 77.24 128th 677 81.1%
2017 79.23 119th 663 82.1%
2018 81.35 98th 673 85.4%
2019 86.38 54th 693 92.2%
2021 70.38 180th 537 66.5%
2024 78.96 121st 686 82.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.83 56th 664 91.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.69 84th 665 87.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.19 139th 513 72.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.44 165th 662 75.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.72 165th 595 72.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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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Enrollment information for Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 511 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1989 491 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1990 481 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 495 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 486 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1993 499 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1994 492 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 540 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1996 540 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1997 244 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1998 331 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1999 331 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 340 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 310 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 311 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 311 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 321 4 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2005 325 4 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 314 3 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 302 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 296 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 284 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2010 274 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2011 272 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 276
2012 259 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 264
2013 246 5 0 2 0 1 0 0 254
2014 238 9 0 2 0 1 2 0 252
2015 339 10 0 8 2 0 5 0 364
2016 342 8 0 9 0 0 6 0 365
2017 348 7 0 4 0 0 10 0 369
2018 355 5 2 9 0 0 9 0 380
2019 358 3 2 8 0 0 9 0 380
2020 350 1 2 9 0 0 8 0 370
2021 358 5 4 12 0 0 12 0 391
2022 361 6 6 14 0 0 17 0 404
2023 373 6 5 18 0 0 15 0 417
2024 363 5 3 15 0 0 12 0 398

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 Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 39.0 13.1 n/a
1989 493 40.0 12.3 n/a
1990 484 39.0 12.4 0
1991 496 39.0 12.7 n/a
1992 489 39.5 12.3 n/a
1993 504 33.0 15.3 n/a
1994 497 30.0 16.6 n/a
1995 545 31.0 17.6 n/a
1996 545 31.0 17.6 n/a
1997 245 22.0 11.1 n/a
1998 333 22.0 15.1 n/a
1999 335 22.5 14.9 n/a
2000 345 28.5 12.1 42.6
2001 316 28.0 11.3 42.7
2002 322 28.0 11.5 53.4
2003 322 28.0 11.5 53.4
2004 332 27.1 12.3 42.8
2005 335 28.4 11.8 51.3
2006 324 27.2 11.9 52.5
2007 310 26.3 11.8 60.6
2008 305 25.2 12.1 42
2009 289 23.9 12.1 58.1
2010 279 25.4 10.9 29.7
2011 276 24.7 11.1 29
2012 264 22.7 11.6 29.9
2013 254 22.7 11.1 26.4
2014 252 22.2 11.3 32.5
2015 364 32.0 11.3 31.9
2016 365 32.0 11.4 29
2017 369 33.1 11.1 38.2
2018 380 33.1 11.4 38.7
2019 380 35.0 10.8 40.8
2020 370 34.0 10.8 43.8
2021 391 32.0 12.2 48.1
2022 404 33.0 12.2 46.8
2023 417 32.8 12.7 52.8
2024 398 32.8 12.1 55.8

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 Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 513 39.0 13.1 n/a
1989 493 40.0 12.3 n/a
1990 484 39.0 12.4 0
1991 496 39.0 12.7 n/a
1992 489 39.5 12.3 n/a
1993 504 33.0 15.3 n/a
1994 497 30.0 16.6 n/a
1995 545 31.0 17.6 n/a
1996 545 31.0 17.6 n/a
1997 245 22.0 11.1 n/a
1998 333 22.0 15.1 n/a
1999 335 22.5 14.9 n/a
2000 345 28.5 12.1 42.6
2001 316 28.0 11.3 42.7
2002 322 28.0 11.5 53.4
2003 322 28.0 11.5 53.4
2004 332 27.1 12.3 42.8
2005 335 28.4 11.8 51.3
2006 324 27.2 11.9 52.5
2007 310 26.3 11.8 60.6
2008 305 25.2 12.1 42
2009 289 23.9 12.1 58.1
2010 279 25.4 10.9 29.7
2011 276 24.7 11.1 29
2012 264 22.7 11.6 29.9
2013 254 22.7 11.1 26.4
2014 252 22.2 11.3 32.5
2015 364 32.0 11.3 31.9
2016 365 32.0 11.4 29
2017 369 33.1 11.1 38.2
2018 380 33.1 11.4 38.7
2019 380 35.0 10.8 40.8
2020 370 34.0 10.8 43.8
2021 391 32.0 12.2 48.1
2022 404 33.0 12.2 46.8
2023 417 32.8 12.7 52.8
2024 398 32.8 12.1 55.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $17,821 (100.0%) $17,821
2020 $67 (0.4%) $18,379 (99.6%) $18,446
2021 $151 (0.8%) $17,644 (99.2%) $17,795
2022 $165 (0.9%) $17,472 (99.1%) $17,637

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 140th of 893 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)59.140.9
 18.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)69.763.4
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)34.538.8
 4.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)72.479.1
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)56.865.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Literature (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)93.985
 8.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)47.639.8
 7.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)72.479.1
 6.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montgomery Junior/Senior High School)63.764.5
 0.8%
   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 Students380417
 9.7%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic818
 125%
Pacific Islander00
White358373
 4.2%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.8%52.8%
 12%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery Junior/Senior High School

Montgomery Junior/Senior High School ranks 121st of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Montgomery Junior/Senior High School.

Montgomery Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montgomery Elementary School

Students at Montgomery Junior/Senior High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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