Montcalm Elementary School

Summary:

Montcalm Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 279 students in grades PK-6 in Rock, West Virginia, which is part of the Mercer County Schools district. While the school consistently outperforms the district and state in mathematics proficiency, it faces challenges in supporting its special education students and has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade.

Montcalm Elementary's academic performance is a bright spot, with 75.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to 55.5% for the district and 53.2% for the state. However, the school struggles to support its special education students, ranking near the bottom of West Virginia elementary schools in this subgroup. Additionally, Montcalm's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 231st out of 408 schools in 2013-2014 to 211th out of 368 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation.

Compared to nearby schools, Montcalm Elementary outperforms the Mercer County Schools district and the state in mathematics, but lags behind some higher-performing schools, such as Glenwood School (K-8) and Bluewell Elementary School, in both math and English language arts proficiency. Additionally, Montcalm's lack of racial diversity, with over 96% of its students being White, may impact the school's ability to prepare students for an increasingly diverse world.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 838 Rock Rd
       Rock, WV  24747-5427


(304) 589-5202

District: Mercer County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,954 Help


Students who attend Montcalm Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Montcalm High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.4%
Two or more races:
3.2%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montcalm Elementary School ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Mercer County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (3.2%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montcalm Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 8th best among 14 elementary schools in the Mercer County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montcalm Elementary School is $11,954. 8 elementary schools in the Mercer County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montcalm Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montcalm Elementary School 211th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Montcalm Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Mercer County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer County Schools 24th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montcalm Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Montcalm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 48.18 229th 420 45.5%
2010 42.76 252nd 427 41.0%
2011 44.39 246th 426 42.3%
2012 37.75 289th 426 32.2%
2013 43.18 253rd 428 40.9%
2014 46.57 225th 422 46.7%
2015 45.69 231st 408 43.4%
2016 39.78 265th 402 34.1%
2017 41.37 251st 399 37.1%
2018 23.36 342nd 392 12.8%
2019 30.34 291st 383 24.0%
2021 29.92 292nd 380 23.2%
2022 26.51 306th 375 18.4%
2023 31.43 281st 368 23.6%
2024 44.03 211th 368 42.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Montcalm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.91 143rd 218 34.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Montcalm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.48 251st 377 33.4%
2018 29.50 213th 258 17.4%
2019 9.13 184th 185 0.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montcalm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.80 209th 382 45.3%
2018 43.20 230th 368 37.5%
2021 41.16 212th 335 36.7%
2022 39.55 221st 347 36.3%
2023 48.83 163rd 333 51.1%
2024 55.74 125th 336 62.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Montcalm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.93 11th 16 31.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Montcalm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.18 258th 381 32.3%
2018 18.71 347th 366 5.2%
2019 32.13 252nd 339 25.7%
2021 25.53 271st 322 15.8%
2022 29.68 250th 325 23.1%
2023 35.85 221st 317 30.3%
2024 42.53 196th 316 38.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Montcalm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.41 199th 382 47.9%
2018 37.91 243rd 364 33.2%
2019 34.60 238th 338 29.6%
2021 35.57 227th 333 31.8%
2022 26.53 269th 330 18.5%
2023 26.38 271st 322 15.8%
2024 45.34 182nd 325 44.0%
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Rank History for White students at Montcalm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.06 243rd 382 36.4%
2018 23.36 332nd 374 11.2%
2019 30.45 284th 373 23.9%
2021 27.20 307th 376 18.4%
2022 26.15 305th 373 18.2%
2023 30.37 283rd 366 22.7%
2024 43.47 214th 367 41.7%
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Data source: test scores: West 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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montcalm Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 408 408
1990 350 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1991 303 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1992 298 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 275 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 277 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 326 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 326 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1997 376 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1998 390 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 421 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 412 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 399 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 401 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 401 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 370 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 387 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2006 371 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2007 360 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2008 381 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 360 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 331 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 334
2011 310 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 311
2012 311 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 313
2013 316 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 318
2014 285 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 292
2015 301 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 307
2016 312 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 317
2017 310 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 316
2018 314 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 321
2019 294 1 0 1 0 0 7 0 303
2020 289 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 302
2021 274 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 283
2022 288 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 296
2023 269 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 279

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 Montcalm Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 408 23.0 17.7 n/a
1990 353 23.0 15.3 62.6
1991 309 21.0 14.7 70.6
1992 304 20.0 15.2 70.4
1993 283 19.0 14.9 75.3
1994 282 19.0 14.8 72.7
1995 331 24.0 13.8 73.4
1996 331 24.0 13.8 73.4
1997 379 26.0 14.6 70.2
1998 393 28.0 14.0 70
1999 424 28.5 14.9 77.4
2000 416 28.0 14.9 72.6
2001 402 28.0 14.4 82.3
2002 406 26.0 15.6 78.6
2003 406 26.0 15.6 78.6
2004 373 28.0 13.3 63.8
2005 392 26.0 15.1 76.8
2006 376 26.0 14.5 75.3
2007 366 27.0 13.6 73
2008 387 24.0 16.1 73.4
2009 363 23.5 15.4 71.3
2010 334 21.0 15.9 70.7
2011 311 26.2 11.8 78.1
2012 313 22.0 14.2 78
2013 318 24.0 13.2 79.2
2014 292 23.5 12.4 n/a
2015 307 24.0 12.7 60.3
2016 317 23.0 13.7 67.5
2017 316 22.5 14.0 62.7
2018 321 19.5 16.4 77.9
2019 303 18.5 16.3 75.9
2020 302 22.0 13.7 76.2
2021 283 22.5 12.5 68.6
2022 296 23.5 12.5 n/a
2023 279 22.5 12.4 n/a

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 Montcalm Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 408 23.0 17.7 n/a
1990 353 23.0 15.3 62.6
1991 309 21.0 14.7 70.6
1992 304 20.0 15.2 70.4
1993 283 19.0 14.9 75.3
1994 282 19.0 14.8 72.7
1995 331 24.0 13.8 73.4
1996 331 24.0 13.8 73.4
1997 379 26.0 14.6 70.2
1998 393 28.0 14.0 70
1999 424 28.5 14.9 77.4
2000 416 28.0 14.9 72.6
2001 402 28.0 14.4 82.3
2002 406 26.0 15.6 78.6
2003 406 26.0 15.6 78.6
2004 373 28.0 13.3 63.8
2005 392 26.0 15.1 76.8
2006 376 26.0 14.5 75.3
2007 366 27.0 13.6 73
2008 387 24.0 16.1 73.4
2009 363 23.5 15.4 71.3
2010 334 21.0 15.9 70.7
2011 311 26.2 11.8 78.1
2012 313 22.0 14.2 78
2013 318 24.0 13.2 79.2
2014 292 23.5 12.4 n/a
2015 307 24.0 12.7 60.3
2016 317 23.0 13.7 67.5
2017 316 22.5 14.0 62.7
2018 321 19.5 16.4 77.9
2019 303 18.5 16.3 75.9
2020 302 22.0 13.7 76.2
2021 283 22.5 12.5 68.6
2022 296 23.5 12.5 n/a
2023 279 22.5 12.4 n/a

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 Montcalm Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,937 (16.2%) $10,017 (83.8%) $11,954

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montcalm 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 291st of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 281st of 368 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montcalm Elementary School)43.948
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mercer County Schools)4846.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montcalm Elementary School)26.832
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mercer County Schools)40.435.6
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montcalm Elementary School)12.535.3
 22.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mercer County Schools)44.443.3
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montcalm Elementary School)40.641.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer County Schools)47.943.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montcalm Elementary School)2540
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mercer County Schools)36.434.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montcalm Elementary School)43.242.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer County Schools)45.441.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Montcalm Elementary School)29.622.5
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Mercer County Schools)30.727.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Montcalm Elementary School)31.112.5
 18.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mercer County Schools)37.829.6
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montcalm Elementary School)5025
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mercer County Schools)41.244.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students303279
 7.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White294269
 8.5%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%


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Montcalm Elementary School ranks 211th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

High : Montcalm High School

Students at Montcalm Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Montcalm Elementary School.


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

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