Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montclair ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montclair's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montclair ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montclair is 0.54, 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
#620 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
64%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
21%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montclair's ranking?
Montclair is ranked #620 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Montclair often compared to?
Montclairis often viewed alongside schools like Wollaston School, Beechwood Knoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Montclair?
433 students attend Montclair.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Montclair students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montclair?
Montclair has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Montclair offer ?
Montclair offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montclair part of?
Montclair is part of Quincy School District.
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