D.J. Montague Elementary

Summary:

D.J. Montague Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving 514 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district.

D.J. Montague has a relatively diverse student population, with 50.78% White, 26.85% African American, 7.98% Hispanic, and 3.11% Asian students. The school generally performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates in SOL (Standards of Learning) tests compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.15% of 4th-grade students at D.J. Montague were proficient or better in SOL English Reading, compared to 77.85% for the district and 72.91% for the state. However, the school's ranking and rating have fluctuated, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and a statewide ranking that has declined from 281 in 2014-2015 to 398 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, D.J. Montague's academic performance is generally stronger than James River Elementary, but schools like Matoaka Elementary and Stonehouse Elementary outperform D.J. Montague in many academic areas. Additionally, the school's low socioeconomic status students perform significantly worse than the state average, indicating a need to address the needs of this student subgroup. On a positive note, D.J. Montague's military-connected students perform particularly well, ranking in the top 30% of Virginia elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5380 Centerville Rd
       Williamsburg, VA  23188


(757) 258-3022

District: Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,620 Help


Students who attend D.J. Montague Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James Blair Middle
High:    Lafayette High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.8%
African American:
26.8%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details D.J. Montague Elementary ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details D.J. Montague Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at D.J. Montague Elementary is $9,620. 5 elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

D.J. Montague Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks D.J. Montague Elementary 398th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See D.J. Montague Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools 36th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for D.J. Montague Elementary

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Rank History for all students at D.J. Montague Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.24 521st 1062 50.9%
2006 49.20 621st 1071 42.0%
2007 55.80 507th 1083 53.2%
2008 23.24 971st 1081 10.2%
2009 54.33 523rd 1082 51.7%
2010 60.04 447th 1113 59.8%
2011 67.00 330th 1117 70.5%
2012 71.78 250th 1117 77.6%
2013 69.59 312th 1120 72.1%
2014 49.04 621st 1110 44.1%
2015 71.41 281st 1100 74.5%
2016 67.43 345th 1096 68.5%
2017 64.76 381st 1099 65.3%
2018 56.06 544th 1097 50.4%
2019 66.43 391st 1105 64.6%
2021 70.21 338th 1103 69.4%
2022 71.51 327th 1109 70.5%
2023 64.57 413th 1114 62.9%
2024 66.93 398th 1114 64.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at D.J. Montague Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.42 720th 1036 30.5%
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Rank History for Female students at D.J. Montague Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.64 539th 1100 51.0%
2024 62.68 432nd 1098 60.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at D.J. Montague Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.47 99th 182 45.6%
2024 67.97 57th 195 70.8%
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Rank History for Male students at D.J. Montague Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.03 290th 1093 73.5%
2024 67.73 364th 1101 66.9%
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Rank History for African American students at D.J. Montague Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.58 331st 579 42.8%
2024 51.16 317th 588 46.1%
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Rank History for White students at D.J. Montague Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.60 316th 984 67.9%
2024 81.10 108th 979 89.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

D.J. Montague Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 23, 2016

Open Quote Hit or miss with the teachers from year to year and the administration. Clear favoritism shown to some students and not others. Parents not adequately informed about areas where students may need help. Some teachers using ParentVue well and not others. PTA more focused on single, wealthier parents who can stay home with kids. Even meetings arranged to not accommodate working parents. Not an ideal school for diversity (not only race but religion, too). Asian, black, and other kids bullied with little done other than posters and student assemblies. Would gladly move my child out if there were other real options. Reviews on this site must have been coordinated as they are not reflective of actual school environment and issues. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 1, 2009

Open Quote This school is a sinking ship. We have watched the quality of education slip over the last few years. On the positive side, there are some outstanding teachers but the leadership both at the school and the school district undermine the talent of the teachers at the school. A new principal is in place and he has more on the ball than the previous administrator but believes in implementing major changes in the curriculum that have been proven to fail in other localities. I doubt the test scores needed for this school to remain accredited will be made this year and D.J. will no longer be a regular elementary school. We had three children there but have removed them all and placed them in private schools. It was a financial hit but necessary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for D.J. Montague Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 737 737
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 764 764
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 783 783
1993 482 256 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1994 472 197 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1995 477 216 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1996 477 216 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1997 485 183 9 5 3 n/a n/a 0 685
1998 515 185 10 10 5 n/a n/a 0 725
1999 559 166 8 13 4 n/a n/a 0 750
2000 587 187 10 9 2 n/a n/a -4 791
2001 417 136 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2002 436 136 14 18 8 n/a n/a 0 612
2003 436 136 14 18 8 n/a n/a 0 612
2004 519 130 4 27 9 n/a n/a 0 689
2005 537 144 7 36 7 n/a n/a 7 738
2006 561 163 13 34 3 n/a n/a 5 779
2007 576 200 12 26 5 n/a n/a 11 830
2008 401 195 9 33 3 n/a n/a 9 650
2009 372 192 12 31 5 n/a n/a 20 632
2010 355 179 12 29 9 n/a n/a 30 614
2011 280 110 10 36 1 1 15 0 453
2012 257 92 9 34 4 0 35 0 431
2013 269 70 10 31 3 0 40 0 423
2014 259 76 16 41 3 0 48 0 443
2015 262 79 16 35 2 0 51 0 445
2016 255 83 15 36 0 0 49 0 438
2017 262 100 10 43 0 0 43 0 458
2018 285 108 13 44 1 0 34 0 485
2019 289 116 15 44 1 0 41 0 506
2020 292 110 19 49 1 0 46 0 517
2021 226 129 12 43 1 0 53 0 464
2022 255 131 15 50 1 0 54 0 506
2023 261 138 16 41 1 0 57 0 514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at D.J. Montague Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 737 45.0 16.3 n/a
1991 764 42.3 18.0 n/a
1992 783 43.1 18.1 n/a
1993 758 46.5 16.3 n/a
1994 685 43.4 n/a 27.7
1995 711 n/a 0.0 31.5
1996 711 n/a 0.0 31.5
1997 685 n/a 0.0 29.8
1998 725 n/a 0.0 26.5
1999 750 48.0 15.6 25.7
2000 791 n/a 0.0 25.8
2001 567 44.0 12.9 24
2002 612 50.0 12.2 25.5
2003 612 50.0 12.2 25.5
2004 689 43.0 16.0 21
2005 738 46.0 16.0 23.4
2006 779 54.0 14.4 25.2
2007 830 65.1 12.7 29.2
2008 650 39.5 16.5 33.5
2009 632 39.5 16.0 37.1
2010 614 41.0 14.9 37.7
2011 453 30.8 14.6 34
2012 431 27.6 15.5 37.8
2013 423 27.7 15.2 35.7
2014 443 26.3 16.8 36.1
2015 445 28.0 15.8 35.1
2016 438 28.0 15.6 32.2
2017 458 26.5 17.2 31
2018 485 29.6 16.3 36.1
2019 506 28.5 17.7 32.4
2020 517 32.1 16.0 33.5
2021 464 34.7 13.3 n/a
2022 506 32.1 15.7 34.2
2023 514 41.5 12.3 47.1

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 D.J. Montague Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 737 45.0 16.3 n/a
1991 764 42.3 18.0 n/a
1992 783 43.1 18.1 n/a
1993 758 46.5 16.3 n/a
1994 685 43.4 n/a 27.7
1995 711 n/a 0.0 31.5
1996 711 n/a 0.0 31.5
1997 685 n/a 0.0 29.8
1998 725 n/a 0.0 26.5
1999 750 48.0 15.6 25.7
2000 791 n/a 0.0 25.8
2001 567 44.0 12.9 24
2002 612 50.0 12.2 25.5
2003 612 50.0 12.2 25.5
2004 689 43.0 16.0 21
2005 738 46.0 16.0 23.4
2006 779 54.0 14.4 25.2
2007 830 65.1 12.7 29.2
2008 650 39.5 16.5 33.5
2009 632 39.5 16.0 37.1
2010 614 41.0 14.9 37.7
2011 453 30.8 14.6 34
2012 431 27.6 15.5 37.8
2013 423 27.7 15.2 35.7
2014 443 26.3 16.8 36.1
2015 445 28.0 15.8 35.1
2016 438 28.0 15.6 32.2
2017 458 26.5 17.2 31
2018 485 29.6 16.3 36.1
2019 506 28.5 17.7 32.4
2020 517 32.1 16.0 33.5
2021 464 34.7 13.3 n/a
2022 506 32.1 15.7 34.2
2023 514 41.5 12.3 47.1

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 D.J. Montague Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $519 (6.3%) $7,722 (93.7%) $8,241
2020 $327 (3.9%) $7,957 (96.0%) $8,285
2021 $470 (4.9%) $9,150 (95.1%) $9,620

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

Impact of COVID-19 on D.J. Montague Elementary

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 391st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 413th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (D.J. Montague Elementary)7775.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8576.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (D.J. Montague Elementary)7672
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)7370
 3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (D.J. Montague Elementary)8582.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8578.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (D.J. Montague Elementary)8078.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)7878.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (D.J. Montague Elementary)9075
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8668.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (D.J. Montague Elementary)8764.4
 22.6%
   5th Grade Science (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8369
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (D.J. Montague Elementary)8671.3
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8375.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (D.J. Montague Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8172
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506514
 1.6%
African American116138
 19%
American Indian11
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic4441
 6.8%
Pacific Islander00
White289261
 9.7%
Two or More Races4157
 39%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%47.1%
 14.7%


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D.J. Montague Elementary ranks 398th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend D.J. Montague Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Blair Middle
High : Lafayette High

Students at D.J. Montague Elementary are 51% White, 27% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended D.J. Montague Elementary.


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

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