Montgomery County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools in Montgomery County School District, serving 4,758 students. Montgomery County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Public schools in Montgomery County School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County School District are Montgomery County Intermediate School, Mapleton Elementary School and Mcnabb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (859) 497-8760 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KY) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 1,534 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,758 Students | 680,978 Students |
| # of Teachers | 299 Teachers | 42,120 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Montgomery County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 173 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #42 out of 173 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 839 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 24 Students | 12,135 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 275 Students | 45,801 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 107 Students | 71,831 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 4,255 Students | 523,010 Students |
| % White Students | 89% | 77% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 850 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 91 Students | 26,512 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 188 | 29,493 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 308 | 44,058 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 343 | 50,518 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 371 | 49,479 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 367 | 51,350 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 374 | 52,328 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 395 | 52,669 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 342 | 51,102 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 343 | 50,249 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 330 | 50,293 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 370 | 53,687 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 373 | 50,822 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 339 | 48,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 312 | 45,593 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 3 | 598 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,630. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,602 is less than the state median of $11,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KY) |
| Total Revenue | $51 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $50 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,784 | $11,630 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,602 | $11,598 |
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Montgomery County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Montgomery County Intermediate School Math: 57% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20%29 North Maysville10
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8703
Grades: 5-6 | 737 students
- Mapleton Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%809 Indian Mound Dr10
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8752
Grades: K-4 | 681 students
- Mcnabb Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30%3570 Indian Mound Drive10
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8770
Grades: 7-8 | 662 students
- Mount Sterling Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50%6601 Indian Mound Dr10
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8730
Grades: K-4 | 596 students
- Gateway Children's Services Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:6/Top 50%37 North Maysville10
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-6428
Grades: 5-12 | 14 students
- Hope Hill Children's Home Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:6/Top 50%700 Hope Rd10
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Grades: 5-12 | 17 students
- The Sterling School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:6/Top 50%724 Woodford Drive10
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8761
Grades: 6-12 | 59 students
- Montgomery County High School Math: 41% | Reading: 56%Rank:5/Bottom 50%724 Woodford Drive10
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8765
Grades: 9-12 | 1,314 student
- Camargo Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4307 Camargo Rd10
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8776
Grades: PK-4 | 525 students
- Hillcrest Hall Treatment Center Alternative School209 Davis Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-6574
Grades: 7-12 | 4 students
- Montgomery County Early Learning Center212 North Maysville St
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 497-8724
Grades: PK | 149 students
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