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Montgomery Elementary School

Summary:

Montgomery Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 202 students. The school is part of the Tuscarora School District, which is ranked 334 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montgomery Elementary School has seen a steady decline in its academic performance, dropping from a high statewide ranking of 354 out of 1,467 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,074 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math (44.1%) and PSSA English Language Arts (36.3%) are lower than the Tuscarora School District (39.5% and 51.5%, respectively) and the state averages (40.4% and 53%, respectively). The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 10% and bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

Another area of concern is the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Montgomery Elementary School, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby Montgomery Elementary School, St. Thomas Elementary School, and Mountain View Elementary School, as well as the state average. The school has also seen a decrease in per-student spending, from $14,114 in 2018-2019 to $5,609 in 2021-2022, which is lower than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 9138 Fort Loudon Rd
       Mercersburg, PA  17236-9501

(717) 328-2023

District: Tuscarora School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1074th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,609 Help


Students who attend Montgomery Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    James Buchanan Middle School
High:    James Buchanan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montgomery Elementary School ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Tuscarora School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Montgomery Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tuscarora School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tuscarora School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School is 12.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Tuscarora School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery Elementary School is $5,609. 2 elementary schools in the Tuscarora School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Elementary School 1074th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Montgomery Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tuscarora School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscarora School District 334th of 610 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 69.81 442nd 1302 66.1%
2004 66.57 501st 1308 61.7%
2005 37.06 974th 1299 25.0%
2006 28.48 1272nd 1545 17.7%
2007 37.80 1165th 1555 25.1%
2008 52.12 937th 1551 39.6%
2009 54.59 882nd 1549 43.1%
2010 55.79 889th 1579 43.7%
2011 61.17 744th 1597 53.4%
2012 60.95 809th 1599 49.4%
2013 69.70 512th 1519 66.3%
2014 75.22 354th 1467 75.9%
2015 70.23 466th 1474 68.4%
2016 62.77 691st 1554 55.5%
2017 51.84 899th 1547 41.9%
2018 47.04 973rd 1530 36.4%
2019 45.37 1003rd 1544 35.0%
2021 53.14 769th 1433 46.3%
2022 57.86 733rd 1534 52.2%
2023 40.95 1005th 1534 34.5%
2024 34.16 1074th 1526 29.6%
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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 42.34 897th 1414 36.6%
2024 40.96 936th 1432 34.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.63 1015th 1488 31.8%
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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
2024 22.34 878th 1084 19.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.13 1072nd 1495 28.3%
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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 21.78 1056th 1236 14.6%
2024 13.51 1131st 1229 8.0%
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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 244 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1989 248 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1990 251 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1991 242 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 237 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 241 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 263 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1995 278 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 278 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 287 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 266 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1999 272 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2001 242 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 239 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2003 239 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2004 229 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2005 254 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 246 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2007 251 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2008 229 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 215 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2010 216 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 223
2011 231 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 238
2012 253 2 4 4 0 0 1 0 264
2013 249 1 3 8 0 0 3 0 264
2014 239 2 2 4 0 0 5 0 252
2015 227 2 1 3 0 0 5 0 238
2016 228 2 1 1 0 0 7 0 239
2017 244 3 0 3 0 0 7 0 257
2018 227 0 0 2 0 0 14 0 243
2019 224 0 0 1 0 0 8 0 233
2020 229 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 242
2021 221 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 228
2022 213 1 0 5 0 0 5 0 224
2023 189 1 0 6 0 0 6 0 202

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 247 13.1 18.8 n/a
1989 251 14.3 17.5 n/a
1990 251 14.3 17.5 0
1991 244 14.9 16.3 n/a
1992 238 16.1 14.7 n/a
1993 243 16.0 15.2 n/a
1994 264 13.0 20.3 n/a
1995 279 14.0 19.9 n/a
1996 279 14.0 19.9 n/a
1997 289 14.0 20.6 n/a
1998 270 13.0 20.8 n/a
1999 275 13.0 21.2 n/a
2000 256 14.0 18.3 21.1
2001 243 14.0 17.4 18.5
2002 242 16.2 14.9 25.2
2003 242 16.2 14.9 25.2
2004 233 17.5 13.3 28.3
2005 257 16.0 16.1 23.7
2006 254 16.9 15.0 14.6
2007 259 15.4 16.8 16.6
2008 237 16.4 14.5 22.4
2009 223 15.0 14.8 17
2010 223 14.3 15.5 27
2011 238 14.3 16.6 24.4
2012 264 14.4 18.3 31.4
2013 264 14.9 17.7 31.4
2014 252 14.7 17.0 31
2015 238 15.0 15.8 31.5
2016 239 14.0 17.0 36
2017 257 16.9 15.2 38.9
2018 243 16.8 14.4 34.2
2019 233 15.8 14.7 41.6
2020 242 16.6 14.5 42.6
2021 228 16.6 13.7 43
2022 224 16.1 13.9 40.6
2023 202 15.6 12.9 100

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 247 13.1 18.8 n/a
1989 251 14.3 17.5 n/a
1990 251 14.3 17.5 0
1991 244 14.9 16.3 n/a
1992 238 16.1 14.7 n/a
1993 243 16.0 15.2 n/a
1994 264 13.0 20.3 n/a
1995 279 14.0 19.9 n/a
1996 279 14.0 19.9 n/a
1997 289 14.0 20.6 n/a
1998 270 13.0 20.8 n/a
1999 275 13.0 21.2 n/a
2000 256 14.0 18.3 21.1
2001 243 14.0 17.4 18.5
2002 242 16.2 14.9 25.2
2003 242 16.2 14.9 25.2
2004 233 17.5 13.3 28.3
2005 257 16.0 16.1 23.7
2006 254 16.9 15.0 14.6
2007 259 15.4 16.8 16.6
2008 237 16.4 14.5 22.4
2009 223 15.0 14.8 17
2010 223 14.3 15.5 27
2011 238 14.3 16.6 24.4
2012 264 14.4 18.3 31.4
2013 264 14.9 17.7 31.4
2014 252 14.7 17.0 31
2015 238 15.0 15.8 31.5
2016 239 14.0 17.0 36
2017 257 16.9 15.2 38.9
2018 243 16.8 14.4 34.2
2019 233 15.8 14.7 41.6
2020 242 16.6 14.5 42.6
2021 228 16.6 13.7 43
2022 224 16.1 13.9 40.6
2023 202 15.6 12.9 100

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 $95 (0.7%) $14,019 (99.3%) $14,114
2020 $155 (1.2%) $12,747 (98.8%) $12,902
2021 $1,038 (7.6%) $12,558 (92.4%) $13,596
2022 $564 (10.1%) $5,045 (89.9%) $5,609

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 1003rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1005th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Montgomery Elementary School)58.543.9
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)73.239
 34.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Montgomery Elementary School)48.533.3
 15.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Montgomery Elementary School)72.757.1
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)54.528.6
 25.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Montgomery Elementary School)27.360
 32.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)5054.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Montgomery Elementary School)44.147.5
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Montgomery Elementary School)72.757.1
 15.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montgomery Elementary School)59.342.3
 17%
   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 Students233202
 13.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White224189
 15.6%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%100%
 58.4%

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

Middle : James Buchanan Middle School
High : James Buchanan High School

Students at Montgomery Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Montgomery Elementary School.

Montgomery Elementary School ranks 1074th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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