Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, I. T. Montgomery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
I. T. Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
I. T. Montgomery Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I. T. Montgomery Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I. T. Montgomery Elementary School's ranking?
I. T. Montgomery Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are I. T. Montgomery Elementary School often compared to?
I. T. Montgomery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Casper E Hall, Parks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend I. T. Montgomery Elementary School?
185 students attend I. T. Montgomery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of I. T. Montgomery Elementary School students are Black, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I. T. Montgomery Elementary School?
I. T. Montgomery Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does I. T. Montgomery Elementary School offer ?
I. T. Montgomery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is I. T. Montgomery Elementary School part of?
I. T. Montgomery Elementary School is part of North Bolivar Consolidated School District.
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